Controversial White House plan to overhaul US science funding faces Senate opposition
Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02436-1 Proposal to put political appointees in charge of research grants could be temporarily halted if lawmakers’ efforts are successful.
The US Senate has rejected a White House proposal to revamp the nation's science funding, voting 90 to 6 in favor of a spending bill that delays the changes. The House of Representatives is now set to review the bill upon its return from its August recess. The controversy surrounding the plan has raised concerns among scientists and policymakers alike.
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