The Trump administration is targeting the independence of Inspectors General and watchdogs, specifically concerning the National Science Foundation.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 3

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What happened

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Donald Trump National Science Foundation

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Part of

The Trump administration took control of the National Science Foundation's funding streams.

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All 3 developments

Within President Trump fired the National Science Board and OMB proposed new rules for research grant compliance.

The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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National Science Foundation
United States government agency
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Coverage

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Sep 3govexec.com