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Federal Lobbying Expenditures Hold Steady for Q1
Major research universities spent about the same in early 2026 as last year, lobbying on issues including federal research funding, student visas, financial aid, AI and more.
Board Ouster Raises Further Concerns About NSF’s Future
The White House axed all members of the board overseeing the National Science Foundation Friday, leaving the agency with no board, director or deputy director. It finally provided a reason Monday afternoon.
White House Ousts Entire National Science Board
IES On Track to Lose $289M, Advocacy Group Says
Lawmakers Question Publish-or-Perish Culture of Scientific Research
At a congressional hearing Wednesday, witnesses defended the scientific publishing industry while blasting the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine it.
In Admissions Data Legal Fight, Colleges Want Protection From Punishment
Institutions have said in court filings they aren’t confident in the data they submitted to the Education Department, and they worry they’ll face fines and other investigations.
Trump Once Again Pushes Steep Education, Research Cuts
Congress broadly rejected the president’s proposed gutting of research funding agencies for this fiscal year. But his new budget proposal still attacks them, and ED. Here are our five takeaways.
The Downward Spiral of the NSF’s GRFP
Under the Trump administration, the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program has strayed from its historic mission of funding the most meritorious candidates regardless of STEM field.