White House Seeks to Impose Political Test on Billions in Federal Grants

New York Times | June 2, 2026

The Trump administration is proposing to give the OMB Director and political appointees greater authority over federal grants, allowing funding decisions to be reviewed for alignment with administration priorities and raising concerns about political influence over research and public programs. Read full article.

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