ScienceRussell Vought reportedly set to gain veto power over all NIH grants
The administration is reportedly drafting an executive order that would let OMB Director Russell Vought veto every individual grant awarded by the NIH. The plan follows repeated efforts to place research funding under political control; NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya reportedly lost a White House dispute over the issue.
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Ars Technica★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:40Original
Russell Vought reportedly set to gain veto power over all NIH grants
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