June 17, 2026

Trump's OMB Nominee Faces Backlash Over Proposed Grant Control Rules

Hal Duncan, Trump's nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to give political appointees control over federal grants, impacting over $1 trillion in funding.
The proposed rule could lead to the discontinuation of nearly half of NIH-funded clinical trials, affecting critical research areas like cancer and pediatric studies.
Scientists and advocacy groups are mobilizing against the rule, urging public comments before the July 13 deadline and exploring legal responses.