Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation

The Hill - Oct 30, 2026

A key Democrat is looking into a massive amount of money that was appropriated to the National Science Foundation (NSF) but reportedly not spent. In a letter first shared with The Hill, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology ranking member Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) accused the foundation of violating “Congress’ power of the purse and...

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Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation

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Potential Binance 'hack' forces crypto firms to freeze $3 billion

Potential Binance 'hack' forces crypto firms to freeze $3 billion

U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

Bipartisan pair of Senators press Kalshi, Polymarket over election markets

35 states, DC reach $220M settlement with General Motors over driver data privacy

35 states, DC reach $220M settlement with General Motors over driver data privacy

Finnish police launch criminal probe over forest cleared for Google data center

Warren asks DOJ to investigate Bank of America over money laundering violations

In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation

Nvidia dismisses report alleging Chinese executive tied to CEO passed intel to Beijing

West Virginia sues TikTok, alleging app is 'harming kids'

Dartmouth official resigns over AI use

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