Vought, Russell T

Artificial IntelligenceBudgets and BudgetingColleges and UniversitiesDefense DepartmentEnergy DepartmentFederal Aid (US)Grants (Corporate and Foundation)InnovationLaboratories and Scientific EquipmentMailman, May (1988- )Medicine and HealthPhysicsResearchScience and TechnologyTrump, Donald JUnited States Defense and Military ForcesVought, Russell T

How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine

The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.

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Artificial IntelligenceBudgets and BudgetingColleges and UniversitiesDefense DepartmentEnergy DepartmentFederal Aid (US)Grants (Corporate and Foundation)InnovationLaboratories and Scientific EquipmentMailman, May (1988- )Medicine and HealthPhysicsResearchScience and TechnologyTrump, Donald JUnited States Defense and Military ForcesVought, Russell T

How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine

The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.

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Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency

The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

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White House Backtracks on Plan to Exert New Control Over N.I.H. Grants

Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.

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Bhattacharya, JayCollins, Susan MExecutive Orders and MemorandumsFederal Aid (US)Grants (Corporate and Foundation)Murray, PattyNational Institutes of HealthOffice of Management and Budget (US)ResearchTrump, Donald JUnited States Politics and GovernmentVought, Russell T

Trump Backtracks on Plan for New Controls on N.I.H. Grants

Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.

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Bhattacharya, JayDiversity InitiativesDoctorsExecutive Orders and MemorandumsFreedom of Speech and ExpressionGovernment EmployeesMedicine and HealthNational Institutes of HealthOffice of Management and Budget (US)Politics and GovernmentResearchScience and TechnologyTrump, Donald JUnited States Politics and GovernmentVought, Russell T

White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants

Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.

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