White House Seeks Political Review of Billions in Federal Grants With 400-Page Blueprint
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 2
White House Seeks Political Review of Billions in Federal Grants With 400-Page Blueprint
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 2
A 400-page White House blueprint would require presidential appointees to approve federal grants across health, housing, science and transportation, tying awards to whether they “demonstrably advance” Trump’s policy priorities.
Billions of dollars in annual funding could be steered away from projects the administration says conflict with those priorities, including work tied to racial equity, voter registration, illegal immigration or views that reject the sex binary.
Grant recipients would also face tighter limits on issue advocacy, scrutiny of their memberships and affiliations, and possible termination if the administration later decides their actions are not in the public interest.
The proposal marks a broader push to reshape federal spending even as Congress and courts have continued to challenge Trump’s use of executive power over appropriated funds.