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Trump's Executive Order Reshapes Grantmaking Amid Controversy

8/12/2025

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President Trump has taken a bold step by signing an executive order that empowers political appointees to oversee grantmaking, driven by fears of anti-American ideologies infiltrating funded projects. Meanwhile, the National Academies will assess greenhouse gas impacts, and the GAO revealed that the NIH unlawfully delayed spending. In a positive turn, the National Science Board has elected new leaders dedicated to nurturing STEM talent and championing diverse educational institutions.

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President Trump has taken a bold step by signing an executive order that empowers political appointees to oversee grantmaking, driven by fears of anti-American ideologies infiltrating funded projects. Meanwhile, the National Academies will assess greenhouse gas impacts, and the GAO revealed that the NIH unlawfully delayed spending. In a positive turn, the National Science Board has elected new leaders dedicated to nurturing STEM talent and championing diverse educational institutions.