The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them
One day2 outlets reported this in 5 reports over 1 day - a further 3 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten, 1 URL changed2 changes
- NPR Newsseen 29 Aug, 23:44headline rewritten
Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers sayThe U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them - tspr.orgseen 31 Aug, 10:42URL changed
now resolves towww.tspr.org/npr-news/2026-08-29/the-u-s-relied-on-these-science-advisers-then-the-trump-administration-cut-them
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 29 Aug, 10:00The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them3 outlets
- 29 Aug, 10:00Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say2 outlets
All 5 reports on Sat, 29 August 2026
What it is about
President TrumpTrump administrationU.S.Michael AbramsJuan MezaHilary BabcockRuss PaulsenLucy LuCarrie WolinetzAmanda HendrixScott RobertsNetia MccrayKelly Holley-BockelmannAlexandra YontsDepartment Of EnergyAdvisory CommitteeAstrophysics Advisory CommitteeVanderbilt UniversityAdvisory CouncilUniversity Of California
Who published it, and when
original reportcopyfirst to report
wncw.org
wmra.org
tspr.org
wnyc.org
29 Aug, 10:00over 12 hours29 Aug, 21:45
1 report left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 2 original reports, 3 reprints
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- NPR News10:00edited after publishing
previously
Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers sayThe federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed.
3 reprints
- wncw.org29 Aug, 10:00their copy
- wmra.org29 Aug, 10:00their copy
- tspr.org29 Aug, 10:00their copy
- wnyc.org21:45first to report