Trump’s NOAA nominee: Ongoing hiring freeze ‘challenging’ for its mission

President Donald Trump’s pick to run the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told lawmakers that if confirmed, adequate staffing for the agency will be paramount in preparation for major budget…

Continue ReadingTrump’s NOAA nominee: Ongoing hiring freeze ‘challenging’ for its mission

What the 2026 budget proposal for HHS means for national health programs

Terry Gerton We’re going to do kind of a deep dive into the 2026 Health and Human Services budget proposal. As you’ve had a chance to look at it, what’s…

Continue ReadingWhat the 2026 budget proposal for HHS means for national health programs

A Second Look at the Critiques and Narratives Against Golden Dome for America

President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome for America is criticized for being provocative, de-stabilizing, opening Pandora’s box, and the so-called militarization of space. Yet these narratives are not new. The same…

Continue ReadingA Second Look at the Critiques and Narratives Against Golden Dome for America

Trump Teases $1 Trillion Defense Budget—But What Does That Actually Mean?

Department of Defense seal. Image -Adobe Stock At a press event on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump hinted at a defense budget request “in the…

Continue ReadingTrump Teases $1 Trillion Defense Budget—But What Does That Actually Mean?