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Spending bill blocks Trump plan to politicize grants

Senate Republicans unveiled a spending bill that would temporarily block the Trump administration's proposal to give political appointees control over scientific grants. The provision represents a rare instance of congressional Republicans opposing a Trump administration policy.

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Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM EDT

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