Office of Management and Budget proposed changes spark scientific funding concerns

The scientific community has expressed alarm regarding proposed revisions to federal grantmaking rules by the Office of Management and Budget. These changes to federal research funding are viewed by some as a potential attempt at the political capture of institutions that produce knowledge.

Critics argue that such moves represent a broader struggle for power, where political actors seek to influence how society understands truth, expertise, and reality. This follows warnings from Freedom House regarding increasing political pressure on independent institutions both globally and within the United States.