Trump executive order gives political appointees authority to approve, freeze, or terminate federal research grants
President Donald Trump’s executive order hands political appointees sweeping control over federal research grants, allowing them to approve, freeze, or terminate funding. Critics warn it could replace the merit-based system with politically driven oversight, delaying vital scientific progress and impacting public health, disaster relief, and innovation, while prompting legal battles over the future of American research independence.
President Donald Trump’s executive order hands political appointees sweeping control over federal research grants, allowing them to approve, freeze, or terminate funding. Critics warn it could replace the merit-based system with politically driven oversight, delaying vital scientific progress and impacting public health, disaster relief, and innovation, while prompting legal battles over the future of American research independence. What's Your Reaction?
