Trump Administration Moves to Cut Federal Grants That Don't Align With White House Policy Agenda

NPR — Science—The Trump administration is seeking to restrict federal funding to programs and agencies that do not explicitly advance the president's policy priorities, a sweeping directive that could reshape how scientific research, social programs, and regulatory work are financed. Critics warn the move politicizes a grant system that has traditionally operated on merit and statutory mandates rather than executive approval. U.S. scientists and researchers are already responding by seeking positions and funding abroad, with European and Canadian institutions actively recruiting American talent. Legal challenges are expected over whether the administration can lawfully condition congressionally appropriated funds on alignment with White House priorities.

• NPR — Science — U.S. researchers increasingly accepting positions in Europe and Canada as domestic funding dries up
• LA Times — Trump administration seeks to limit federal funding that doesn't 'advance' presidential policies
• DNyuz — White House directive conditions federal grants on alignment with presidential policy priorities