Democracy thrives in transparency. Congress needs to utilize its funding and oversight capabilities to rescue what is salvageable and restore what has been lost.
November 8, 2026, at 1:07 a.m. EST
Observed at Capitol Hill: Visitors walk past the office of the departing House Speaker Mike Johnson.
By Carole LaBonne
The Hill: A nonpartisan outlet covering the dynamics of government and the intersection of politics and business.
Pursuing a career in research demands from a young scientist the assurance that their extensive training will lead to meaningful contributions. Recent years have eroded that assurance.
This week’s election provides a critical opportunity to begin rebuilding that trust. Students, postdoctoral researchers, and emerging investigators need solid reasons to believe they have a future in American science. Congress must deliver those reasons.
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