Trump officials herald a 'golden age' of science. Critics say it's a distraction

NPR | By Katia Riddle

Published July 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM CDT

White House officials say they are ushering in a new "golden age" of science, with changes to grantmaking and priorities like AI and quantum computing. Democrats say it masks damage to U.S. science.

Katia Riddle

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