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This story from @michaeldgreen.phd is way too common at the Trump/Bhattacharya NIH. Program staff can't give grantees clear answers; they don't have them. That is the MO: provide intentionally ambiguous guidance under threat of retaliation, creating an environment where staff over-comply out of fear

More changes at #NIH. Any foreign (even a non-HS) component needs a PF5. US-based institutions who gave sub-awards in olden times should now use the PF5. It looks to be structured like a P01.

Ministry of Truth, folks

I’m hearing people say that the DHS budget bill won’t affect ICE because of funding from the summer OBBB package.

But Congress could remove that ICE funding. For example, amend this appropriations bill to zero out the ICE funding from the summer.

2025 was ICE’s deadliest year in two decades. Here are the 32 people who died in custody The deaths came as the Trump administration ramped up immigration enforcement, detaining a record number of people

32 others died at the hands of ICE in 2025. Do not forget them.

2025 was ICE’s deadliest year in two decades. Here are the 32 people who died in custody www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

This is a starter pack of current & former NIH staff—that I highly recommend

I’d also add that so many of these heroic folks have been a beacon of light, integrity, & moral clarity at a time when the NIH Director, Jay Bhattacharya, along with Trump & Vought, have, sadly, taken steps to weaken NIH

Don’t let Russell Vought trick Congress into destroying science by removing multiyear funding limits from the NIH funding bill.

This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.

Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”

Really listen to it.

Congress Is Reversing Trump’s Steep Budget Cuts to Science

ALERT: Congress may flat-fund science, but Vought, Bhattacharya, Memoli & RFK still have a bag of dirty tricks: impoundment, multi-year funding, termination of programs, appointment of cronies to leadership, changes in scientific review to ratfuck research in America. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/s...

The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left “We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.

Powerful piece in STAT this morning from some NIH staff members who have resigned

www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...

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“To this day, grants continue to be ‘realigned’ with administration priorities, a clear form of ideological coercion.”

The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left “We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.

NIH is losing so may good people. First they were fired or RIFd or pressured to retire early.

Now they are leaving because “no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity.”

Proud to know these brave scientists!

www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...

NIH director says DEI-related grants that were restored under a court order won’t be renewed NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya told a podcaster that DEI-related grants restored under a court order won't be renewed in 2026

On a podcast today, NIH Director Bhattacharya said NIH would not renew grants reinstated under the APHA vs NIH ruling by District Court Judge Young - as reported by @aniloza.bsky.social at @statnews.com.

This means the studies yet again will be cut off midstream.

www.statnews.com/2025/12/31/n...

The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine (Gift Article) A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.

@aatishb.bsky.social got me on the record. “My colleagues did an outstanding job to work their butts off to approve things.” I swear it's true. It's still true at #NIH.

Please take the time to read this press release from the Civil Servants Coalition, and please share with your networks if you are a Fed. We stand firm in our resolve. We will not be deterred from our mission to serve the people of this country. We hold the line. ✊✊✊

Senator Murray Slams Outrageous Political Retaliation at NIH, Demands Answers from Trump Administration - Senator Patty Murray Vice Chair Murray in June to NIH Director Bhattacharya: “You just received a letter signed by hundreds of your own staff who believe this administration’s actions risk breaking NIH and the lifesaving ...

“If this administration thinks that summarily ousting NIH employees whose only offense is calling on the agency to respect science and academic freedom will go unnoticed, they can think again.”

www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...

NIH scientists publish letter criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research The letter addresses the termination of 2,100 research grants valued at more than $12 billion and some of the human costs that have resulted, such as cutting off medication regimens to participants in...

According to a source, Jenna Norton, who led a letter criticizing Trump's decimation of the NIH (see below), has been placed on administrative leave. She's the first at NIH to be put on leave, joining EPA officials who criticized Trump policies.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.

a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag Alt: This is what is happening in my mind.

It is not a victory to have our salary paid when it is already codified. Both Chucks should know better.

"We have bowed at altar of caution and we have paid a mighty price."

Zohran Mamdani

Hi all, this headline does not give the right impression of what is going on with these notices.

(HHS employee here speaking in my personal capacity about matters of public concern that have been publicly reported—I am not sharing details from inside the agency.)
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The NIH institute director firing last Friday is very bad.

I made a video explainer about why.

Stay for last post, w link to @science.org story from @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social

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Raskin details how he tried to get unanimous consent today to force Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva, but the Acting Speaker Haridopolos "scurried out of the room"

Anonymous Whistleblower Disclosure Form - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs “*” indicates required fields Title—Mr.Mrs.Ms.Mr. and Mrs.MissDr.Dr. and Mrs.Dr. and Mr.AdmiralCaptainChief Master SergeantColonelCommanderCorporalFatherGeneralLieutenantLieutenant ColonelMajorMaster ...

If you are a federal employee fired via RIF notice or want to share information about misconduct in the Administration, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov wants to hear your story. We will protect all whistleblowers' personal information.

www.hsgac.senate.gov/contact/demo...

No f*cking way. Share @SenatorSchumer Subscribe The GOP is hellbent on taking health care away. Let's break it down:

This is a legitimately amazing video from @schumer.senate.gov

Please watch.

Thank you, Chuck Schumer!

youtube.com/shorts/Bl01O...

OSC tells us how to file a #HatchAct complaint. Nearly all federal sites are in violation. Do not accept this as normal. #FEDSTRONG
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Furloughed NIH worker: Left office with 'pit' in my stomach about future of our country On day three of the government shutdown, around 750,000 federal employees are furloughed as the White House threatens mass firings as early as today. Furloughed NIH Program Director Jenna Norton joins...

Shared how the greater shutdown of NIH science has been underway since January on @msnbc.com today.

We need Congress to stand firm to protect science, democracy and the American people.

www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

Proud that we have played some small role in this — in urge Congress to stand up to Trump, and supporting those who want to do that.

Thank you @rephuffman.bsky.social - and to @ramirez.house.gov and @ivey.house.gov who stood with us on Monday outside the Capitol.

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Team Maryland will keep working for you.

We won't back up, and we won't back down.

COLLINS: So you're telling me you're willing to vote no every time?

BERNIE SANDERS: Damn right