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"The U.S., which has benefited greatly from its ability to draw the best minds from across the globe over the past century, can ill afford to lose its academic sheen," the Editorial Board writes.
Opinion | The dulling of America’s scientific edge
U.S. researchers are increasingly looking to do their work abroad.
wapo.st
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"The U.S., which has benefited greatly from its ability to draw the best minds from across the globe over the past century, can ill afford to lose its academic sheen," the Editorial Board writes.
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For 13 consecutive years, NASA has been named the best place to work in the federal government.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
NASA has lost thousands of workers. Here’s what that means for science.
Staffers told The Post about months of turmoil and sweeping changes that, if fully implemented, could transform NASA and American science beyond the Trump years.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For 13 consecutive years, NASA has been named the best place to work in the federal government.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
America is losing its #ScientificDominance. So many cuts to #NASA, #NSF and #DoD research and technology. Check out my article on this:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
America is losing its #ScientificDominance. So many cuts to #NASA, #NSF and #DoD research and technology. Check out my article on this:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
The brain drain of American engineers, scientists and intellects accelerates as US federal policies drive them away.
Over the past decade, there has been a rush of scholars moving across the Pacific to China, drawn by Beijing’s drive to become a scientific superpower.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for China
China is attracting American scientific talent, especially in STEM fields, partly due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The brain drain of American engineers, scientists and intellects accelerates as US federal policies drive them away.
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More than 1 million U.S. workers have been laid off in 2025 so far, a level typically seen in recessions, according to new data.
Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October, new report says
Layoffs are rising to recession-like levels, with U.S. employers announcing 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
More than 1 million U.S. workers have been laid off in 2025 so far, a level typically seen in recessions, according to new data.
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The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that raising government revenue is not the purpose of the emergency tariffs that the president imposed this year on all imported goods.
White House tells Supreme Court it doesn’t care about the tariff money raised
The Trump administration argued before the Supreme Court that its emergency tariffs aren’t intended to raise revenue, despite the president’s previous boasts about the money generated.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that raising government revenue is not the purpose of the emergency tariffs that the president imposed this year on all imported goods.
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At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security. n.pr/4nLufZr
Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's tariff arguments
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security. n.pr/4nLufZr
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Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one
The electric aircraft developer’s initial public offering is structured with a view to the long term.
theaircurrent.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
It's not often when liberals like Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) agree on things, but they agree about tariffs. "Massive tariffs on close trading partners such as Brazil and Canada are ill-advised abuses of presidential power that will make Americans poorer."
"These votes present our colleagues with an important choice," @kaine.senate.gov and Sen. Rand Paul write.
"Do they side with American consumers or back an overreaching tax policy?"
"Do they side with American consumers or back an overreaching tax policy?"
Opinion | Why we’re forcing Senate votes on Trump’s tariffs
Do our colleagues side with U.S. consumers or back the president’s economically damaging policy?
wapo.st
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's not often when liberals like Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) agree on things, but they agree about tariffs. "Massive tariffs on close trading partners such as Brazil and Canada are ill-advised abuses of presidential power that will make Americans poorer."
Very insightful comments from the leader of the Catholic Church. Those who say that they had to vote from Trump because of their Catholic faith are selective in which part of their religions they decide to pay attention to. How about we all respect all life — past, present and future?
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out about abortion and the “inhuman treatment of immigrants” in the U.S., calling for Americans and Catholics around the world to show “greater respect for one another” in rare comments addressing Trump administration policies. https://wapo.st/4nzo9w2
October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Very insightful comments from the leader of the Catholic Church. Those who say that they had to vote from Trump because of their Catholic faith are selective in which part of their religions they decide to pay attention to. How about we all respect all life — past, present and future?
This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.
"How can a faith tradition emphasizing sacrifice, humility and enemy-love navigate the messy — and increasingly violent — world of American politics?" @shadihamid.bsky.social writes. https://wapo.st/46LxMAy
Opinion | Two versions of Christianity battle for America’s soul
Charlie Kirk’s memorial shows how politics is reshaping this religious faith.
wapo.st
September 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.
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One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.
@vanjones.bsky.social: "Violence like this should compel people in both parties to turn down the heat, seek common ground and look for off-ramps from the vitriol — as Kirk was doing with me, the day before he died."
CNN's Van Jones reveals what Charlie Kirk messaged him one day before his assassination. https://cnn.it/4ndwHsl
September 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@vanjones.bsky.social: "Violence like this should compel people in both parties to turn down the heat, seek common ground and look for off-ramps from the vitriol — as Kirk was doing with me, the day before he died."
My recent article about cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics, particularly the elimination of the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (#RVLT) project. There's still a chance to save America's civil #VTOL scientific research leadership if Congress approves NASA's full budget!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
NASA Cuts Imperil Vertical Flight Technology Leadership
Proposed cuts to NASA's aeronautics budget would have a outsized impact on critical research for civil and military helicopters and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
www.forbes.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My recent article about cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics, particularly the elimination of the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (#RVLT) project. There's still a chance to save America's civil #VTOL scientific research leadership if Congress approves NASA's full budget!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
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Turkey already demonstrated the most effective response to Russian violations of NATO airspace 10 years ago: Warn them off, and if they ignore the warning, shoot them down.
Do nothing and Russia will keep coming. Hit back and they back down. The choice is ours. #Article4 #Estonia
Do nothing and Russia will keep coming. Hit back and they back down. The choice is ours. #Article4 #Estonia
September 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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This policy is a baseless violation on the freedoms of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people.
We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.
We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow it to limit sex designations on passports
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to enforce a policy that would restrict sex designations on passports to “male” and “female” based on sex assigned at birth.
www.nbcnews.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This policy is a baseless violation on the freedoms of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people.
We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.
We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.
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Freedom of expression is critical to the health of our democracy.
ABC and Nexstar's decision to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands threaten our First Amendment rights.
ABC and Nexstar's decision to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands threaten our First Amendment rights.
ABC Pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Indefinitely After Host’s Charlie Kirk Comments
Nexstar, one of the biggest owners of US TV stations, said will preempt Jimmy Kimmel's late night show due to the host's Charlie Kirk remarks.
variety.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Freedom of expression is critical to the health of our democracy.
ABC and Nexstar's decision to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands threaten our First Amendment rights.
ABC and Nexstar's decision to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands threaten our First Amendment rights.
The Aug. 28 Trump Executive Order states #NASA that is "determined to have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." So it can no longer have a labor union.
@nasawatch.bsky.social with the story: nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...
@nasawatch.bsky.social with the story: nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...
No More Union For You
the following email was sent out today across NASA
nasawatch.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Aug. 28 Trump Executive Order states #NASA that is "determined to have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." So it can no longer have a labor union.
@nasawatch.bsky.social with the story: nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...
@nasawatch.bsky.social with the story: nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...
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Shameful.
Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.
Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.
ABC takes Jimmy Kimmel off the air over remarks on Charlie Kirk’s killing
The decision to indefinitely preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” follows backlash to comments the late-night show host made about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Shameful.
Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.
Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.
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When he's right, he's right.
Tucker Carlson says Trump admin using Charlie Kirk’s killing to trample free speech
Conservative voice speaks out after the White House cracks down on critics of Charlie Kirk since his assassination
www.independent.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
When he's right, he's right.
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Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.
Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities
Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.
n.pr
September 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.
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White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.
New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.
n.pr
September 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.
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The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! This issue features the US Army's Flight School Next #helicopter pilot training, along with stories about MagLev Aero, MightyFly and Sikorsky: vtol.org/news/septemb...
Join the Vertical Flight Society for a free subscription! vtol.org/what-we-do/b...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! This issue features the US Army's Flight School Next #helicopter pilot training, along with stories about MagLev Aero, MightyFly and Sikorsky: vtol.org/news/septemb...
Join the Vertical Flight Society for a free subscription! vtol.org/what-we-do/b...
Join the Vertical Flight Society for a free subscription! vtol.org/what-we-do/b...
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For years, @kaine.senate.gov and I tried to raise the alarm – DCA was already at capacity and never needed additional flights.
The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.
The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.
September 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
For years, @kaine.senate.gov and I tried to raise the alarm – DCA was already at capacity and never needed additional flights.
The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.
The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.