The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it will slash over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and abroad after the administration of President Donald Trump terminated $800 million in grants to the renowned academic institution.

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

Johns Hopkins University said it will lay off around 2,000 employees due to billions of dollars in federal research grants being cut. In February, President Donald Trump’s administration announced widespread cuts to National Institutes of Health grants for research institutions.

Jay Bhattacharya, nominee for National Institutes of Health director, and FDA pick Marty Makary clear key Senate committee.

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans for several rollbacks on environmental regulations and says it will "formally reconsider" a 2009 finding that greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health.