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Is private philanthropy an option to fill the gaps in funding for universities seeing federal funding threatened or frozen? NPR asks New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer.

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) is bringing its highly anticipated Financial Research Administration Conference and Pre-Award Research Administration Conference to San Diego, uniting research administrators to address the evolving federal landscape impacting research institutions across the nation. This gathering will highlight the vital role of research administration in advancing innovation, scientific discovery, and economic growth, both in the United States and globally. For over 65 years, NCURA has been the leading professional organization for university research administrators, providing education and collaboration to support the research enterprise. Research administrators play a crucial role in ensuring integrity, compliance, and successful management of research funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and philanthropic organizations. Their work enables groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, technology, sustainability, and countless other fields that drive national and global progress. Against the backdrop of shifting federal policies and funding priorities, this year’s conference will serve as a platform for critical discussions on the future of research support, including regulatory changes, funding challenges, and the importance of sustained investment in scientific and academic research.

The Trump administration seeks to challenge the constitutional provision that guarantees automatic citizenship to babies born in the U.S. But the arguments are likely to focus on a different question.

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee pushed back against the Trump administration's bid to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting and international aid programs.

The University of Pennsylvania found itself at the center of the trans athlete debate when one of its trans students won a series of events during the 2022 swim season.

What does the clash between Harvard and the Trump administration look like from the perspective of its faculty? NPR's Michel Martin asks Harvard Law School professor Nikolas Bowie.

DOGE's murky push to amass data at federal agencies could hurt the U.S. government's ability to produce reliable census results, economic indicators and other statistics in the future, experts warn.

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean. Other countries say the minerals aren't America's to mine.

The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won't need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.

San Diego physicians and health care workers are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect Medi-Cal benefits for immigrants without legal status. Then, hear about a new state program to help homeowners impacted by disasters. Also, Caltran’s is planning to spend about $500 billion to update the Interstate 15 - State Route 78 interchange. Finally, for Friday the 13th we look at the 45-year-old slasher film franchise.