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White House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarm
The White House has proposed a policy requiring federal grants to align with 'American values' as defined by President Donald Trump, with political appointees overseeing the process. Experts warn this could harm scientific progress and raise concerns about political influence in funding decisions.
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