#science policy

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Proposed US grant rules would give politics more control over science

A proposed federal rule would make peer review less central, let agencies cancel grants in the name of the national interest, and screen projects for forbidden topics.

Key Takeaways

OMB has proposed rules that would give political appointees more power over grant decisions.
The framework would allow agencies to cancel grants using broad national-interest language.

DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board, deepening uncertainty around NSF

The dismissal of all 22 National Science Board members removes a key layer of oversight at the National Science Foundation and adds to the turbulence already surrounding US research funding.

Key Takeaways

All 22 members of the National Science Board were fired effective immediately.
The board oversees major NSF policy and spending decisions.

DT Editorial Team·May 1, 2026·via technologyreview.com