Nonprofit warns Trump administration's cuts to federal science agencies causing 'generational damage'
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Sean Michael Newhouse
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Summary
The Partnership for Public Service, led by CEO Max Stier, warns that the Trump administration's overhauls to federal science agencies are causing 'generational damage.' Federal science agencies lost nearly 118,000 employees between September 2024 and February 2026, with workforce reductions, cuts to government-backed research, and efforts to boost political appointees at the expense of career staff. The nonprofit reports that federal spending on scientific research has declined across most states and congressional districts, threatening long-term U.S. scientific competitiveness and innovation capacity.
Key quotes
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Weakening career staff while boosting political appointees at science agencies is causing 'generational damage.'
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