Thousands of federal workers would be easier to fire under Trump rule change
The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers, as part of…
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‘Lab Leak,’ a flashy page on the virus’ origins, replaces government COVID sites
The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing and vaccines has…
History shows revoking Harvard’s tax status won’t be easy — or fast
A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal…
Nearly 300 scientists apply for French academic program amid Trump cuts in U.S.
Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises “scientific refugee status” for those fleeing Trump’s academic funding…
VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy
The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving…