The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to how federal grants are awarded and overseen. [1] Yahoo News reported this news, stating that the White House Office of Management and Budget is considering new rules that critics fear would undermine the importance of scientific merit in grant decisions. [2] The Los Angeles Times echoed these concerns, noting that a new rule proposed by the OMB seeks to limit federal funding for projects that do not advance presidential policies. [3] AOL also covered this story, emphasizing that the White House is considering sweeping changes aimed at altering how grants are awarded and managed.