national interest

The Trump administration is centralizing and politicizing science grantmaking through a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule requiring political appointees to review NIH grants. The rule aims to ensure projects align with the President’s policy priorities and avoid facilitating initiatives that promote anti-American values, with the potential to terminate grants no longer serving the national interest.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that diplomacy and war are tools for achieving national interest. He indicated that diplomacy, like war, is used to pursue Iran's national interests, though the article does not specify further details about potential talks with the US.

Arvind Kejriwal criticizes PM Modi for thanking Donald Trump, questioning the rationale behind expressing gratitude for actions that allegedly harmed Indian interests, including attacks on ships with Indians and the killing of Indian nationals.

Regional parties emphasized their independence and highlighted the importance of national interest during the Hindu Huddle 2026. The event focused on asserting regional autonomy while aligning with broader national goals.

The Trump administration proposed new US funding rules allowing federal agencies to cancel grants at any time based on 'national interest' assertions. The rules prioritize political appointees over peer review, restrict grants on certain topics, limit international collaborations, and block spending on research-related activities like publishing and conferences.