The Trump administration is now launching direct attacks on fundamental research, applied research, higher education, and university and college institutions across the United States.

The Washington Post reports that “Days into President Donald Trump’s second term, colleges and universities are confronting sweeping, fast-moving challenges that touch on almost every aspect of their operations.”

“The administration has threatened their funding, federal agencies are launching investigations, lawmakers may increase the endowment tax, and executive orders aimed at wiping out diversity, equity and inclusion efforts nationwide could transform the culture at some universities.”

“And on Friday, the Trump administration spread alarm among universities with an announcement that the National Institutes of Health is cutting billions of dollars in ‘indirect’ costs for biomedical research funding.”

These moves will disrupt the basic functioning of scientific, medical, social sciences, humanities, educational, and applied research at universities, colleges, and their partner institutions.

And, further, student scholarships and financial aid programs have already been thrown into chaos.

The Washington Post reports on the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s assault on research and higher education.