https://www.aip.org/fyi FYI: Science Policy News from AIP en Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:44:12 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/nrc-affirms-science-behind-radiation-standards However, the agency’s proposed rule would remove requirements to keep radiation “as low as reasonably achievable.” Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:44:12 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/nrc-affirms-science-behind-radiation-standards https://www.aip.org/fyi/democrats-attack-proposed-grantmaking-changes-at-house-hearing Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought defended a sprawling proposed rule that has drawn tens of thousands of public comments over the past month. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:02:38 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/democrats-attack-proposed-grantmaking-changes-at-house-hearing https://www.aip.org/fyi/house-science-republicans-examine-grant-fraud Committee Democrats argued the hearing was a distraction and an excuse to slash spending. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:21:58 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/house-science-republicans-examine-grant-fraud https://www.aip.org/fyi/doe-launches-quantum-genesis-initiative The agency released plans to develop a quantum computer to advance scientific R&D following two presidential orders on quantum. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:20:31 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/doe-launches-quantum-genesis-initiative https://www.aip.org/fyi/omb-proposes-broad-restrictions-on-international-research If finalized, the rule could end federal grant funding for major scientific collaborations. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:09:21 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/omb-proposes-broad-restrictions-on-international-research https://www.aip.org/fyi/midterms-2026-science-appropriators-up-for-reelection Some of the most important decision-makers in science policy are facing voters in primaries and general elections this year. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:45:04 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/midterms-2026-science-appropriators-up-for-reelection https://www.aip.org/fyi/inside-the-white-house-plans-for-ncar Staff communications from December reveal deliberations over which programs to “defend” and which ones might be shuttered or transferred. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:43:38 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/inside-the-white-house-plans-for-ncar https://www.aip.org/fyi/energy-secretary-takes-heat-in-first-house-science-hearing Democrats used the opportunity to challenge the department’s decision-making on a host of science topics, including Genesis, clean-energy projects, and last year’s Climate Working Group report. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:47:43 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/energy-secretary-takes-heat-in-first-house-science-hearing https://www.aip.org/fyi/white-house-proposes-indirect-changes-to-indirect-costs The administration’s prior attempts to cap indirect cost rates were blocked by courts and Congress. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:45:26 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/white-house-proposes-indirect-changes-to-indirect-costs https://www.aip.org/fyi/trump-moves-8-000-feds-into-schedule-policy-career-roles Thousands of civil servants who work on policy issues have lost job protections. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:05:47 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/trump-moves-8-000-feds-into-schedule-policy-career-roles https://www.aip.org/fyi/white-house-plan-to-take-over-federal-grantmaking-draws-criticism-from-science-groups Science advocacy groups are attempting to mobilize public comments on a proposed rule. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:06:42 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/white-house-plan-to-take-over-federal-grantmaking-draws-criticism-from-science-groups https://www.aip.org/fyi/judge-temporarily-blocks-transfer-of-ncar-supercomputer The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration’s moves to break up the atmospheric research center thus far. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:46:28 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/judge-temporarily-blocks-transfer-of-ncar-supercomputer https://www.aip.org/fyi/uscis-green-card-memo-creates-uncertainty International students and researchers looking to remain in the U.S. permanently may face new administrative hurdles. Fri, 29 May 2026 19:53:08 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/uscis-green-card-memo-creates-uncertainty https://www.aip.org/fyi/republican-lawmakers-suggest-cutting-off-funding-for-national-academies A letter from 11 Republican representatives has caught the White House’s attention. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:31:40 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/republican-lawmakers-suggest-cutting-off-funding-for-national-academies https://www.aip.org/fyi/scholarly-publishing-costs-under-scrutiny-by-trump-administration Recent statements about the high cost of scholarly publishing and subscription fees paid by the federal government may signal major policy changes ahead. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:53:21 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/scholarly-publishing-costs-under-scrutiny-by-trump-administration https://www.aip.org/fyi/nsf-elevates-career-staff-to-lead-directorates The agency has shifted “rotator” staff into non-supervisory roles, in alignment with long-standing White House guidance. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:25:13 GMT https://www.aip.org/fyi/nsf-elevates-career-staff-to-lead-directorates