The White House terminated all members of the National Science Board, leaving NSF without a board and undermining near-term governance for one of the federal government’s largest research funding engines. Reports say the terminations took effect immediately and that the White House declined to provide additional detail beyond referring questions to the administration. NSF’s oversight structure matters for universities and research organizations that depend on stable board leadership for strategic guidance and accountability. The situation is further heightened by the administration’s broader budget outlook for NSF, which would cut more than half of its funding in the proposed next fiscal year. For institutions pursuing NSF grants and planning multi-year research projects, the leadership gap raises practical questions about timelines, committee work, and long-run policy direction—even as agencies continue operations under interim structures.