A Q&A session with University of Minnesota President Cunningham has been published, discussing threats to science from the Trump administration. The session is led by Rebecca Cunningham, who explores the potential risks of political appointees making decisions on federal funding. Further details on the issue are available, including the implications of a controversial OMB rule being considered by Senate leaders.

The rule could potentially allow political appointees to decide where federal funding goes, rather than experts in the field. Readers can find more information on this topic through the Q&A session, which delves into the potential consequences of such a rule and what is at stake for science and research.