Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance

March 12, 2025 - 9:50am EDT
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With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.

Mar 25 - 3:08pm EDT

The next U.S. head count's accuracy would likely be undermined by a census question about citizenship status that GOP lawmakers and President Trump have pushed to add, a new peer-reviewed study finds.

Mar 25 - 12:49pm EDT

A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warned against using Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.

Mar 25 - 12:49pm EDT

A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warns against using the Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.

Mar 25 - 8:04am EDT

The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years.

Mar 25 - 6:00am EDT

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died three years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a brain cancer that is nearly always fatal.

Mar 25 - 4:27am EDT

President Trump has suggested that the U.S. should take over Greenland. Now, a planned trip to Greenland puts Usha Vance, the spouse of the U.S. vice president, in a difficult diplomatic position.

Mar 25 - 4:27am EDT

President Trump has suggested that the U.S. should take over Greenland. Now, a planned trip to Greenland puts Usha Vance, the spouse of the U.S. vice president, in a difficult diplomatic position.

Mar 25 - 4:26am EDT

President Trump's alienation of allies and dismantling of U.S. Agency for International Development are welcome news for China, a scholar in Beijing tells NPR.

Mar 25 - 4:26am EDT

President Trump's alienation of allies and dismantling of U.S. Agency for International Development are welcome news for China, a scholar in Beijing tells NPR.