White House Office of Management and Budget
Coverage of White House Office of Management and Budget in the Nexus archive.
- Comments Flood OMB Proposal to Cement Political Control of Grants
The White House Office of Management and Budget has received 90,000 public comments on its proposal to increase political control over grants, as scientific and other groups oppose the plan. The proposal has drawn significant public response and criticism from advocacy groups.
- Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The Pentagon is requesting $80 billion from Congress to cover U.S. war costs against Iran, part of a larger $1.5 trillion military spending proposal. Lawmakers are skeptical of the funding amid political tensions and public concerns about domestic economic challenges.
- Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The Pentagon has requested $80 billion from Congress to cover U.S. war costs against Iran, part of a broader $1.5 trillion military spending push by President Donald Trump. Lawmakers remain skeptical due to opposition to the war and concerns about domestic economic pressures.
- President Trump seeks control of science funding
President Trump is seeking increased control over federal science funding through the White House Office of Management and Budget. Critics argue this move could compromise the integrity of U.S. science.
- President Trump seeks control of science funding
The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions in federal grants. Critics argue the change could jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.
- White House budget director Vought declines to tell senators cost of Iran war
Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, refused to provide senators with an estimated cost of military operations against Iran during a hearing. He mentioned the White House is preparing a defense funding request but did not disclose specific figures.
- Trump administration holds up NOAA grant funding
The Trump administration is delaying NOAA grant funding, putting atmospheric data scientists at risk. The University of Colorado warned of potential elimination of data collection efforts. The White House Office of Management and Budget is involved in the funding pause.