‘NASA is under attack’: Massive NASA layoffs see 20% staff fired amid Donald Trump’s fund cuts; nationwide protests erupt

NASA faces significant upheaval as nearly 20% of its workforce departs following funding cuts under the Trump administration's downsizing plan. The Deferred Resignation Program, intended to streamline the agency, sparks widespread protests and concerns over a critical loss of expertise. With mission readiness threatened and leadership in question, the future of U.S. space exploration hangs in the balance.