The federal government is filled with scientists who contribute to decisions regarding food, medicines, environment, health care, and more. However, as President Trump's second term began, many scientists noticed a shift towards an antiscience approach.
The Trump administration issued reduction-in-force notices to roughly one-third of the workforce in March, but in May a federal judge in Massachusetts issued an injunction after finding the cuts made it "effectively impossible" for Education to carry out its legally required responsibilities.
"One minute we were working, and the next minute we were told to pack our bags and come back to Iowa as soon as possible to get on the flight. It took everybody by surprise."
President Trumpâs Executive Order represents a significant pivot in federal data management, aiming to eliminate information silos that inhibit transparency and accountability.
The grant worked on a reimbursement basis, meaning that, unfortunately, Paredes had already spent the money. So, she did the only thing she could think to do: She called all her local politicians and asked her fans to do so, too.
Shutdown watch: Democrats in the Senate declined to support the GOP's continuing resolution, showing they have some leeway to make demands despite their minority status.