Trump’s OMB director wants to politicize federal grantmaking in the name of greater “accountability.” His plan will instead undercut Congress, kneecap agencies, erode innovation, weaken U.S. competitiveness, and waste taxpayer dollars.
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Posted inGovernment
Trump’s Dangerous Litmus Test for NIH Grants
An absurd politicization of scientific research that will weaken America.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Trump Escalates His War on Independent Regulatory Agencies
Trump Escalates His War on Independent Regulatory Agencies: His February executive order and the firing of a labor relations board member are the latest moves in a multi-decade right-wing campaign to legitimate an authoritarian presidency.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Fusillade of Tyrannical Orders
A radical dictum from the Office of Management and Budget is rescinded, but the chaos and lawlessness are still flagrant.
Posted inPolitics
Personnel is Policy, Project 2025, and a Lesson for Democrats
Harris and the party have warned about Project 2025 and its blueprint for decimating the civil service. Knowing how government shouldn’t be staffed is necessary but not sufficient.
