Trump administration fires all members of US’ National Science Board | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera

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Trump administration fires all members of US National Science Board | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google The headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, US, in 2025 [File: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo] By John Power Published On 28 Apr 2026 28 Apr 2026 United States President Donald Trump’s administration has fired all 22 members of the board that sets the policies of the government-funded national science agency, according to ex-board members and lawmakers. The dismissals at the Nati

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