Scientists rally to save research laser that Trump has targeted for closure
University of Rochester’s Omega laser has operated for 23 years
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Budget increase for 2020 census falls short, advocates say
$2 billion increase not enough to stay on track -
NIH stays flat, absorbs three institutes in president’s 2019 budget proposal
Plan would also trim salary support paid by National Institutes of Health grants -
Trump rescinds planned 30% budget cut at NSF
Last minute reprieve reflects recent budget deal -
First take: Trump’s 2019 budget not as disastrous for science as it first appears
White House would eliminate many research programs, despite rising spending levels -
Internal logs show White House interviewed science adviser candidates. But who?
Records suggest Trump administration has tried to fill long-vacant post -
Trump to dump controversial environmental nominee
Senators, scientists had called Kathleen Hartnett White unqualified -
Retired astronaut picked to lead U.S. Geological Survey
Geologist James Reilly has worked in oil industry and for-profit higher education -
In Trump’s first year, science advice sees a marked decline
Advisory panels lost more members, met less often than during previous transitions -
U.S. Interior Department to put academic, nonprofit grants through political review
Memo says grants should align with Trump administration priorities -
Trump’s EPA has blocked agency grantees from serving on science advisory panels. Here is what it means
Critics decry unprecedented move -
Key legislator tells Trump officials to back off on proposed overhead spending cap for NIH
House Republican says cap on indirect costs would be unreasonable and ultimately destructive -
Trump has picked a politician to lead NASA. Is that a good thing?
Lawmaker has fans, but past remarks on climate expected to draw fire -
Breaking: Trump picks NASA chief, NOAA second-in-command
Politician would lead NASA, with Navy oceanographer for NOAA -
Young immigrant scientists anxiously await Trump’s DACA decision
Scientists, engineers, and technical students among those covered by Obama-era protections -
Trump’s first list of science priorities ignores climate—and departs from his own budget request
Guidance memo for 2019 budget marks sharp break from Obama priorities
