Will a new Trump rule kill the US edge in science?
The article reports on a proposed Trump administration rule that would shift federal scientific grantmaking decisions from independent peer reviewers to political appointees. Critics, including scientists and Democratic lawmakers, argue this would allow the White House to defund research it dislikes, including projects involving diversity, transgender identities, or opposition to administration policies. Supporters claim it increases democratic accountability. The rule would affect hundreds of billions in funding and has drawn opposition from over 300 scientific organizations. The public comment period has closed, and the administration plans to finalize the rule by October 1. Opponents warn it will undermine U.S. scientific leadership and economic competitiveness.
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