Van Hollen met with the Salvadorian Vice President who denied Van Hollen's request for any contact with Kilmar Abrego Garcia – in person or by phone – claiming that he needed more advance notice and a week was not enough time. The VP also denied contact with Abrego Garcia's wife.

— Fairfax Democrats (@fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social) 2025-04-16T18:56:47.877Z

Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2025-04-16T18:46:49.185Z

A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam… for 356 new FDA drugs approved

— Eric Topol (@erictopol.bsky.social) 2025-03-23T16:17:31.942Z

"Her $60 million contract with the NIH had supported an international network of researchers and clinicians who had produced pathbreaking work on a disease that infects a quarter of the world’s population and kills more than 1 million people per year."

— Brendan Nyhan (@brendannyhan.bsky.social) 2025-04-16T02:47:25.684Z

I have heard that at least two people with leadership positions at NIH and National Cancer Institute may retire in the coming days, basically because they keep getting ordered by political appointees to illegally freeze grant funds to large recipients like Harvard and Columbia.

— Dave Levitan (@davelevitan.bsky.social) 2025-04-15T19:00:58.749Z

A few NIH updates in here, including some very small pieces of good news for a change. Also bad ones, obv.

— Dave Levitan (@davelevitan.bsky.social) 2025-04-15T19:55:42.182Z

NIH grants are still not being funded for existing awards. NIH reps are telling scientists they can't provide any info when they call to check the status of their annual funding. Now input into the NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION is unnecessary too.www.science.org/content/arti…

— Steph (@stephnorton516.bsky.social) 2025-04-16T13:08:45.486Z

Tax Day – round 3 – NIH 🩻🧠🧬🧬 The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $105/year to NIH, helping fund:• Cancer & rare disease breakthroughs• Pandemic preparedness• Children’s health• Medical tech innovation• Mental health science & moreNIH powers the science behind the healthcare we rely on.

— Stand Up for Science! (@standupforscience.bsky.social) 2025-04-15T21:36:04.741Z

In recent weeks, the number of people travelling from Europe to the U.S has plummeted — by as much as 35%. The sharp decline in tourism is a direct response to Trump’s punishing policies — including tariffs and the horrific treatment of immigrants and foreigners.

— Stephanie Kennedy (@wordswithsteph.bsky.social) 2025-04-12T13:46:48.238Z

NEW 🧵The number of people travelling from Europe to the US in recent weeks has plummeted by as much as 35%, as travellers have cancelled plans in response to Trump’s policies and rhetoric, and horror stories from the border.Story: http://www.ft.com/content/6dc1…

— John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch.ft.com) 2025-04-11T19:03:23.661Z

I realize this is over Donald Trump's head, but killing foreign tourism will increase the trade deficit.

— Dean Baker (@deanbaker13.bsky.social) 2025-04-11T01:02:47.429Z

Tourism is woke.

— Asawin Suebsaeng (@swin24.bsky.social) 2025-04-08T18:50:39.078Z

Tourism accounts for 10% of Florida’s GDP 🤷🏻‍♀️

— Ms. M (@msmalarkey24.bsky.social) 2025-04-08T15:37:03.455Z

Tourism is in a free fall. Who wants to visit a country with a crazy dictator running the damn place? Florida was already having problems. Now it's only getting worse. #USDemocracywww.travelandtourworld.com/news/article…

— Scott Smith (@canaansdad1987.bsky.social) 2025-04-11T12:16:49.853Z

At least one FEMA official has been placed on administrative leave and was escorted out of the agency’s office this week after being administered a polygraph test, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. cnn.it/3EjGFae

— CNN (@cnn.com) 2025-04-12T17:36:06.421Z

At least 19 states, all of whom with Democratic attorneys general, presented “undisputed evidence” they were not receiving FEMA funds already appropriated by Congress.

— The New Republic (@newrepublic.com) 2025-04-09T00:51:00.174Z

FEMA Funds Freed: Trump’s Immigration Ploy FailsFederal judge strikes down covert aid freeze targeting sanctuary states.migrantinsider.com/p/fema-funds…

— Pablo Manríquez (@migrantinsider.com) 2025-04-08T21:17:30.582Z

FEMA quietly removes access to New England coastal erosion hazard tool. By @jenndotsmith.bsky.social @cwbeacon.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/11/f…

— Rhode Island Current (@rhodeislandcurrent.com) 2025-04-11T19:34:20.948Z

FEMA is denying assistance to North Carolina.

— Change The System (@changethesystem.bsky.social) 2025-04-12T13:57:33.224Z

FEMA grant cancellations spark #Florida outcry as hurricane season looms http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-04-11/e…

— Craig Pittman (@craigtimes.bsky.social) 2025-04-12T13:17:18.367Z

Broken promises. Trump’s assault on FEMA has casualties in CT—blocking & clawing back committed funding for projects with real consequences for our people. http://www.ctpost.com/news/article…

— Richard Blumenthal (@blumenthal.senate.gov) 2025-04-11T14:21:15.046Z

In an internal FEMA memorandum obtained by Grist, the Trump administration announced its plans to dismantle the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.grist.org/politics/fem…By @zteirstein.bsky.social and Jake Bittle. #FEMA #Disaster #Climate #Environment #Floods

— Grist (@gristnews.bsky.social) 2025-04-08T13:46:21.573Z

Down and down Trump's approval rating goes… analysis via @gelliottmorris.com. Will Trump catch up with his 2017 ratings before 100 days in office?

— Will Jennings 🗳️ (@drjennings.bsky.social) 2025-04-15T21:16:15.211Z

YouGov just dropped a poll that includes intvs from yesterday/this am and just wow – Trump's job approval is 41%-54% (-13). Economist/YouGov yesterday was just 43%-51% (-8). – Indies 30%-61% (-31)- 18-29 30%-65%(-35)- Hisp 35%-61% (-26)Dude is melting down. (h/t @sjclermont.bsky.social)

— Simon Rosenberg (@simonwdc.bsky.social) 2025-04-10T21:38:48.180Z

Net approval rating on day 78 Trump -5.53Biden +16.15(via @gelliottmorris.com)

— Poll Tracker 📊 (@polltracker.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T21:50:18.210Z

Trump has experienced a 34% drop in support from voters under 30 since the beginning of his term, from +5 to -29. Astonishing.

— Max Berger (@maxberger.bsky.social) 2025-04-09T14:41:45.743Z

👀🚨JICYMI: New Quinnipiac Poll: More Americans now disapprove of Trump on immigration by 50% to 45% (including 51% independents)MAJORITY of Americans now disapprove of Trump on deportations by 53% to 42% poll.qu.edu/poll-release…cc: @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social l

— Murshed Zaheed (@murshedz.bsky.social) 2025-04-14T23:41:36.295Z