Major leadership changes at the National Science Board spark controversy

On April 24, 2026, a major event shook the American scientific community when the White House dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB).

This governing body oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency with a $9 billion annual budget.

By removing these experts, critics argue the administration is politicizing scientific research.

Scientific organizations warn that replacing distinguished experts with political loyalists could undermine long-term innovation and national security.

As the dust settles, the scientific community is left questioning whether the integrity of independent research can survive this dramatic shift in governance.