Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With

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24 January 2026 at 06:40

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SUSPICION

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The Trump administration is directing employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate foreign scientists who collaborate with the agency on research papers for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.”

Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping U.S. Science with Unprecedented Cuts and Destabilizing Policy Changes

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18 December 2025 at 06:40

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TARGETING SCIENCE

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Before 2025, science policy rarely made headline news. Through decades of changing political winds, financial crises and global conflicts, funding for U.S. research and innovation has remained remarkably stable, reflecting the American public’s strong support for investing in basic science.

Senator Endorses Discredited Doctor’s Book on a Chemical He Claims Treats Everything from Autism to Cancer

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18 December 2025 at 06:36

12/18/25

NOSTRUMS

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For years, Sen. Ron Johnson has been spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation about COVID-19 and the safety of vaccines.

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