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Reporting on federal changes to science

APS Science Policy Data Dashboards

American Physical Society

"APS science policy data dashboards present a new approach to using publicly available data to highlight various impacts of federal R&D investments in the United States, including at the state, district, and institutional level."
  • Largest federal agency funders of physical science research: DOD, DOE, NASA, NIST, and NSF
  • Federal science agencies' investments in American innovation: All agencies
Reporting on federal changes to science

APS Science Policy Data Dashboards

Summary:
"APS science policy data dashboards present a new approach to using publicly available data to highlight various impacts of federal R&D investments in the United States, including at the state, district, and institutional level."
  • Largest federal agency funders of physical science research: DOD, DOE, NASA, NIST, and NSF
  • Federal science agencies' investments in American innovation: All agencies
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American Physical Society

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AIP Federal Science Budget Tracker

"The American Institute of Physics maintains one of the most comprehensive trackers for the physical sciences, particularly the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and the National Science Foundation."
Reporting on federal changes to science

AIP Federal Science Budget Tracker

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"The American Institute of Physics maintains one of the most comprehensive trackers for the physical sciences, particularly the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and the National Science Foundation."
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Congress.gov Appropriations Status Table: FY2026

Congress.gov is the official website where bill language is posted. This appropriations status table tracks the process from start to finish.
Reporting on federal changes to science

Congress.gov Appropriations Status Table: FY2026

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Congress.gov is the official website where bill language is posted. This appropriations status table tracks the process from start to finish.
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Tracking Science Spending

"U.S. federal agencies spend tens of billions of dollars on science each year, often following a predictable pattern. This site monitors both total obligation rates and award activity at five major science agencies to transparently track the pace of spending on science: NIH by Institute/Center, NSF by R&RA vs STEM Education, DOE by Office of Science vs ARPA-E, and USDA by ARS vs NIFA."
Reporting on federal changes to science

Tracking Science Spending

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"U.S. federal agencies spend tens of billions of dollars on science each year, often following a predictable pattern. This site monitors both total obligation rates and award activity at five major science agencies to transparently track the pace of spending on science: NIH by Institute/Center, NSF by R&RA vs STEM Education, DOE by Office of Science vs ARPA-E, and USDA by ARS vs NIFA."
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Jordan Dworkin

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Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
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Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

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C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
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Delger Erdenesanaa, Leigh Krietsch Boerner, Laurel Oldach, Rowan Walrath, Craig Bettenhausen and Fionna Samuels

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Chemical & Engineering News

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April 6, 2026

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Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

"SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants, the companies and organizations that receive them, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending, government contractors, nonprofits, or public accountability, this data is for you. This session [on April 3] is a hands-on demo, not a panel discussion. We walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data, how to access and navigate it, and how to start asking it real questions."
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Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

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"SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants, the companies and organizations that receive them, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending, government contractors, nonprofits, or public accountability, this data is for you. This session [on April 3] is a hands-on demo, not a panel discussion. We walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data, how to access and navigate it, and how to start asking it real questions."
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The Journalist’s Resource

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April 7, 2026

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How the Federal Budget Process Works

"Drafting the federal budget is one of an American president’s most influential undertakings. But two-thirds of spending is set before the process even begins. We explain."
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How the Federal Budget Process Works

Summary:
"Drafting the federal budget is one of an American president’s most influential undertakings. But two-thirds of spending is set before the process even begins. We explain."
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David Trilling

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The Journalist’s Resource

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March 10, 2017

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AAAS Interactive Dashboards

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

"AAAS provides several interactive data visualizations. They fall under three broad categories:
  • Historical Dashboards which allow the user to visualize and manipulate historical R&D spending data at the state, national or international levels. These dashboard update annually, based on data reported by outside entities.
  • Appropriations Dashboards which contain detailed data and information on White House budgets and Congressional appropriations for recent years. Users can compare White House, House and Senate spending proposals for major science and technology programs as the debate unfolds over the spring and summer. Also included is aggregate data on R&D totals as estimated by AAAS, including basic and applied research, development, and facilities, and the distribution among agencies. See FY 2027, 2026 and more.
  • Earmarks Dashboards which outline the STEM-related earmarks filed in the appropriations bills, searchable by zipcode, congressman, and broad classification."
Resource Database / Guide

AAAS Interactive Dashboards

Summary:
"AAAS provides several interactive data visualizations. They fall under three broad categories:
  • Historical Dashboards which allow the user to visualize and manipulate historical R&D spending data at the state, national or international levels. These dashboard update annually, based on data reported by outside entities.
  • Appropriations Dashboards which contain detailed data and information on White House budgets and Congressional appropriations for recent years. Users can compare White House, House and Senate spending proposals for major science and technology programs as the debate unfolds over the spring and summer. Also included is aggregate data on R&D totals as estimated by AAAS, including basic and applied research, development, and facilities, and the distribution among agencies. See FY 2027, 2026 and more.
  • Earmarks Dashboards which outline the STEM-related earmarks filed in the appropriations bills, searchable by zipcode, congressman, and broad classification."
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:
  • Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
  • Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026
 
Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

Summary:
"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:
  • Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
  • Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026
 
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Science Journalism on the Ropes Worldwide As US Aid Cuts Bite

“At a time when science news is critically important to help stem a rising global tide of disinformation and misinformation ... federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere — but especially in poorer countries."
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Science Journalism on the Ropes Worldwide As US Aid Cuts Bite

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“At a time when science news is critically important to help stem a rising global tide of disinformation and misinformation ... federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere — but especially in poorer countries."
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Ben Deighton

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Nature

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February 19, 2026

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Resource Database / Guide

Drinking Water Database Opens Spigot on Local Stories

Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

"Drinking water may be ubiquitous in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s always safe. To report the answer in your community, the latest Reporter’s Toolbox suggests exploring the Safe Drinking Water Information System, a federal government database mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Here’s how to use it to identify whether your local systems meet its standards."
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Drinking Water Database Opens Spigot on Local Stories

Summary:
"Drinking water may be ubiquitous in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s always safe. To report the answer in your community, the latest Reporter’s Toolbox suggests exploring the Safe Drinking Water Information System, a federal government database mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Here’s how to use it to identify whether your local systems meet its standards."
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Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

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SEJournal

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October 22, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

Special Call for Proposals for Environmental Reporting Focusing on Transparency and Governance

"The Pulitzer Center is launching a special call for journalism grants focusing on transparency and governance topics in the environmental sector. Grants are open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers. Staff journalists and freelancers of any nationality are eligible to apply. Newsrooms or teams may also apply—the team lead should be the main applicant." Deadline: February 28, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Special Call for Proposals for Environmental Reporting Focusing on Transparency and Governance

Summary:
"The Pulitzer Center is launching a special call for journalism grants focusing on transparency and governance topics in the environmental sector. Grants are open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers. Staff journalists and freelancers of any nationality are eligible to apply. Newsrooms or teams may also apply—the team lead should be the main applicant." Deadline: February 28, 2026.
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The Art of Access — Strategies for Acquiring Environmental Records

Society of Environmental Journalists

"As government resistance intensifies over sharing public records — especially environmental documents — journalists need to hone their skills to get the information they need to do their jobs and serve their audiences. FOIA expert David Cuillier offers tips and tactics to help you use your reporting time and dollars most effectively and ensure your public records requests produce high-quality results."
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The Art of Access — Strategies for Acquiring Environmental Records

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"As government resistance intensifies over sharing public records — especially environmental documents — journalists need to hone their skills to get the information they need to do their jobs and serve their audiences. FOIA expert David Cuillier offers tips and tactics to help you use your reporting time and dollars most effectively and ensure your public records requests produce high-quality results."
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Society of Environmental Journalists

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David Cuillier

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SEJournal

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September 10, 2025

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How To Pitch Type Investigations

"Type Investigations is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to transforming the field of independent investigative journalism. We produce high-impact reporting in partnership with print, broadcast, and digital media outlets — allowing us to bring our work to a wide range of audiences. We are particularly interested in pitches on the following topics: erosion of rights, political influence and corporate malfeasance, and climate change and environmental justice. Written features generally run between 3,000 and 5,000 words — though we do publish articles that are shorter and longer. Typical budgets range from $3,000 to $6,000."
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How To Pitch Type Investigations

Summary:
"Type Investigations is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to transforming the field of independent investigative journalism. We produce high-impact reporting in partnership with print, broadcast, and digital media outlets — allowing us to bring our work to a wide range of audiences. We are particularly interested in pitches on the following topics: erosion of rights, political influence and corporate malfeasance, and climate change and environmental justice. Written features generally run between 3,000 and 5,000 words — though we do publish articles that are shorter and longer. Typical budgets range from $3,000 to $6,000."
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Resource Database / Guide

Trump’s Climate and Clean Energy Rollback Tracker

Climate Action Campaign tracks cuts to extreme weather preparedness, frozen investments, blocked pollution protections and more by the Trump 2.0 administration since December 2024.
Resource Database / Guide

Trump’s Climate and Clean Energy Rollback Tracker

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Climate Action Campaign tracks cuts to extreme weather preparedness, frozen investments, blocked pollution protections and more by the Trump 2.0 administration since December 2024.
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Webinar On-Demand: Communicating the Global Impact of U.S. Policies

Pulitzer Center

"In this CUGH virtual Global Health Week session, Pulitzer Center grantees Molly Knight Raskin, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson, and Brian W. Simpson discuss their reporting on the global health impacts of cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Using their recent experiences covering cuts across different African communities, they explore how funding reductions are re-shaping healthcare systems and access to care. The journalists also reflect on how the issue is being covered in the media and share strategies for effectively communicating health and science in an era of mis- and disinformation. View the webinar recording to learn more about their perspectives on telling global health stories at this moment in history."
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Webinar On-Demand: Communicating the Global Impact of U.S. Policies

Summary:
"In this CUGH virtual Global Health Week session, Pulitzer Center grantees Molly Knight Raskin, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson, and Brian W. Simpson discuss their reporting on the global health impacts of cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Using their recent experiences covering cuts across different African communities, they explore how funding reductions are re-shaping healthcare systems and access to care. The journalists also reflect on how the issue is being covered in the media and share strategies for effectively communicating health and science in an era of mis- and disinformation. View the webinar recording to learn more about their perspectives on telling global health stories at this moment in history."
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Pulitzer Center

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December 3, 2025

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Reporting on federal changes to science

Newsjunkie’s Prairie Fire Project

"In the aftermath of the pointless destruction of America’s research infrastructure, scientists, and other displaced civil servants are banding together to fight back. Newsjunkie will document this movement in a new project we’re calling Prairie Fire. By coordinating with data preservation and advocacy organizations such as the Internet Archive and the National Public Health Coalition, we plan to catalog significant developments in the campaign to save public data that is being scrubbed from the web. We’ve conducted interviews with researchers and organizers to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s happening—and we’ll be sharing that information with you. Senior writer Morgan Kriesel has taken on the role of managing Prairie Fire, which will include resource guides, blogs, reported articles, and a forum for sharing information and connecting people and organizations. Here is Morgan’s inaugural Prairie Fire newsletter." Check the main link below for the entire Prairie Fire project resources.
Reporting on federal changes to science

Newsjunkie’s Prairie Fire Project

Summary:
"In the aftermath of the pointless destruction of America’s research infrastructure, scientists, and other displaced civil servants are banding together to fight back. Newsjunkie will document this movement in a new project we’re calling Prairie Fire. By coordinating with data preservation and advocacy organizations such as the Internet Archive and the National Public Health Coalition, we plan to catalog significant developments in the campaign to save public data that is being scrubbed from the web. We’ve conducted interviews with researchers and organizers to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s happening—and we’ll be sharing that information with you. Senior writer Morgan Kriesel has taken on the role of managing Prairie Fire, which will include resource guides, blogs, reported articles, and a forum for sharing information and connecting people and organizations. Here is Morgan’s inaugural Prairie Fire newsletter." Check the main link below for the entire Prairie Fire project resources.
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How To Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate With Readers

"Under the second Trump administration, reporters covering health and science in the U.S. have the added challenge of reporting on systematic budget cuts, cancelled grants, and decimated agency funding. Covering shifts in science funding takes a slightly different skill set than science reporting, but U.S. journalists can learn from their colleagues in many other countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, where slashed science funding is, unfortunately, not new." Also available in Spanish.
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How To Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate With Readers

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"Under the second Trump administration, reporters covering health and science in the U.S. have the added challenge of reporting on systematic budget cuts, cancelled grants, and decimated agency funding. Covering shifts in science funding takes a slightly different skill set than science reporting, but U.S. journalists can learn from their colleagues in many other countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, where slashed science funding is, unfortunately, not new." Also available in Spanish.
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Lucila Pinto

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The Open Notebook

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December 9, 2025

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The Nation’s Data at Risk: 2025 Report

American Statistical Association

"The Nation’s Data at Risk: 2025 Report is a product of the ASA Project to Assess the Health of the Federal Statistical Agencies." Find agency profiles and supporting materials, as well as the December 10 press release, webinar recording and presentation slides.
Reporting on federal changes to science

The Nation’s Data at Risk: 2025 Report

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"The Nation’s Data at Risk: 2025 Report is a product of the ASA Project to Assess the Health of the Federal Statistical Agencies." Find agency profiles and supporting materials, as well as the December 10 press release, webinar recording and presentation slides.
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American Statistical Association

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December 10, 2025

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Tracking the Damages of Regulatory Rollbacks

Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law

"This tracker lists the estimated effects—including prospective effects for consumers and public health—of the repeals of environmental and energy regulations that the second Trump Administration has initiated since January 2025. These estimates reflect the annualized economic losses and health consequences that the American public could experience if the Trump Administration implements its stated plans to roll back these regulations."
Reporting on federal changes to science

Tracking the Damages of Regulatory Rollbacks

Summary:
"This tracker lists the estimated effects—including prospective effects for consumers and public health—of the repeals of environmental and energy regulations that the second Trump Administration has initiated since January 2025. These estimates reflect the annualized economic losses and health consequences that the American public could experience if the Trump Administration implements its stated plans to roll back these regulations."
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Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law

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How Science Journalists Worldwide Are Fighting White House Health Misinformation

"Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump warned pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol – a brand name for paracetamol – or risk giving their children autism. ... Vaccines have been a common target, with Trump falsely correlating vaccines with autism and RFK Jr challenging the safety of both the COVID-19 vaccine and the DTP vaccine. With so many attacks on health and science, what are specialised reporters and editors doing to counter this barrage of disinformation from the most powerful man on Earth? Do these messages have an impact around the world? And what are the challenges posed to the journalists covering these beats? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with five editors of science and health publications in the United States, South Africa, Kenya and Peru."
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How Science Journalists Worldwide Are Fighting White House Health Misinformation

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"Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump warned pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol – a brand name for paracetamol – or risk giving their children autism. ... Vaccines have been a common target, with Trump falsely correlating vaccines with autism and RFK Jr challenging the safety of both the COVID-19 vaccine and the DTP vaccine. With so many attacks on health and science, what are specialised reporters and editors doing to counter this barrage of disinformation from the most powerful man on Earth? Do these messages have an impact around the world? And what are the challenges posed to the journalists covering these beats? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with five editors of science and health publications in the United States, South Africa, Kenya and Peru."
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Gretel Kahn

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Reuters Institute

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November 4, 2025

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Covering the Government Shutdown’s Impact on Health Agencies and Policy

"During the current funding lapse, discretionary federal operations have come to a near-standstill. While some mandatory programs carry on, lots of key activities at agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC are scaled back, furloughed or permitted only “essential” functions. For reporters, this means less access, fewer updates, and more unanswered emails. Research applications are on hold. Outbreak tracking is delayed. Public health messaging has been muted or postponed. And the communication vacuum has made it increasingly challenging to access reliable, real-time information at a moment when clarity on health issues is critical." This article offers health-related story angles and a list of resources.
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Covering the Government Shutdown’s Impact on Health Agencies and Policy

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"During the current funding lapse, discretionary federal operations have come to a near-standstill. While some mandatory programs carry on, lots of key activities at agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC are scaled back, furloughed or permitted only “essential” functions. For reporters, this means less access, fewer updates, and more unanswered emails. Research applications are on hold. Outbreak tracking is delayed. Public health messaging has been muted or postponed. And the communication vacuum has made it increasingly challenging to access reliable, real-time information at a moment when clarity on health issues is critical." This article offers health-related story angles and a list of resources.
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Lara Salahi

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Association of Health Care Journalists

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October 21, 2025

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Turning Federal Contract Cancellations Into Solutions Stories

"This session [on Oct. 29, 2025], was led by Big Local News and Solutions Journalism Network. You can watch the recording and view the presentation deck, which includes many of the resources discussed." Here are resources from Big Local News:
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Turning Federal Contract Cancellations Into Solutions Stories

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"This session [on Oct. 29, 2025], was led by Big Local News and Solutions Journalism Network. You can watch the recording and view the presentation deck, which includes many of the resources discussed." Here are resources from Big Local News:
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Tip Sheet: How To Cover Ongoing Chaos in Science Funding

CASW Connector

On October 9, 2025, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing how journalists can approach the firehose of science funding freezes, cuts and reinstatements during the Trump administration. Panelists and participants swapped tips on the best tools to follow the whiplash-inducing changes and how to tame the flood of information into stories that won’t immediately become outdated. The Chat was facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance and featured panelists:
  • Katherine Wu, staff writer at The Atlantic
  • Stephanie Lee, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Scott Delaney, research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-founder of the Grant Witness database
At the link, you’ll find a recording of the Chat, takeaways and tips from the presenters, and additional resources shared by attendees.
Resource Database / Guide

Tip Sheet: How To Cover Ongoing Chaos in Science Funding

Summary:
On October 9, 2025, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing how journalists can approach the firehose of science funding freezes, cuts and reinstatements during the Trump administration. Panelists and participants swapped tips on the best tools to follow the whiplash-inducing changes and how to tame the flood of information into stories that won’t immediately become outdated. The Chat was facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance and featured panelists:
  • Katherine Wu, staff writer at The Atlantic
  • Stephanie Lee, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Scott Delaney, research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-founder of the Grant Witness database
At the link, you’ll find a recording of the Chat, takeaways and tips from the presenters, and additional resources shared by attendees.
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Will Science Journalism Funders Step Up or Retreat?

"Amid Trump-era funding turmoil, foundations are finding themselves pulled in many directions to fill in the gaps."
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Will Science Journalism Funders Step Up or Retreat?

Summary:
"Amid Trump-era funding turmoil, foundations are finding themselves pulled in many directions to fill in the gaps."
Author:

Claudia López Lloreda

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Undark

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October 15, 2025

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