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rismedia.comtechnology2 days ago
OMB Proposes Rule Giving Political Appointees Oversight of Federal Science Grants
The Office of Management and Budget issued a proposed rule that would allow political appointees to oversee and terminate federal grants for scientific research. The plan has drawn more than 500,000 public comments and opposition from scientists, Democratic senators, and state of…
app.buzzsumo.comworld9 days ago
OMB proposes rules giving political appointees control over federal research grants
The Office of Management and Budget has issued a 400-page proposal that would shift final authority for many federal research grants from scientists to political appointees. The plan would also allow rescission of previously approved funds and restrict international collaboration…
Forbestechnology14 days ago
White House Office of Management and Budget Proposes Changes to Federal Grant Rules
A draft rule published May 29 would shift grant decisions toward political appointees and shorten the public comment period to 45 days. The proposal covers roughly $1.1 trillion in annual federal awards across multiple agencies.
app.buzzsumo.comworld18 days ago
Federal Agencies Ordered to Speed Transition to Post-Quantum Encryption
An Office of Management and Budget memorandum issued June 24 directs federal agencies to accelerate adoption of stronger encryption. The directive follows a June 22 executive order that sets deadlines for agencies to inventory current encryption and move to post-quantum cryptogra…
cnbc.compolitics19 days ago
OMB Director Testifies on USAID Cuts at House Hearing
The director of the Office of Management and Budget testified before the House Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday. A Democratic lawmaker questioned him about studies linking aid reductions to deaths overseas. The exchange included references to specific cases and differing in…
americanbanker.comtechnology20 days ago
OMB proposes rule change requiring political review of federal grants
A May 29 proposal from the Office of Management and Budget would require political appointees to review more than $1 trillion in federal grants across 42 agencies. The change would apply to research funding at NIH, NSF, and other agencies. Public comments remain open until July 1…
middleeasteye.netscience27 days ago
White House Proposal Bars Federal Funds for Disparate-Impact Theories
The Office of Management and Budget issued a 412-page plan last month that would prohibit federal grants from promoting theories of disparate-impact liability. Health disparities researchers submitted nearly 200 comments warning the rule could block much of their work. The propos…
Wiredpolitics34 days ago
Federal Data Center Oversight Rule to Expire in September Without Replacement
The Office of Management and Budget plans to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act requirements end in September. No new guidance has been issued for federal agencies that operate or lease data centers.
upi.compolitics46 days ago
White House proposal would require political review of federal grants
A draft rule published by the Office of Management and Budget would direct political appointees to approve all federal grants to universities and nonprofits. The 400-page document was released without a press release and drew more than 3,000 public comments within days.
680news.compolitics53 days ago
White House Requests Spending Data on 49 Federally Funded NGOs
The Office of Management and Budget asked federal agencies to report all funding provided to 49 non-government organizations from fiscal years 2024 through 2026. Responses are due by May 29, with review scheduled for June 5.
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foxnews.comworld61 days ago
Intelligence official resigns from two posts over Iran conflict
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy is leaving her roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget this week. Officials cited family reasons in her departure notice.
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The Washington Postworld61 days ago
Trump Administration Intelligence Official Amaryllis Fox Kennedy Resigns from Two Posts
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, a senior Trump administration intelligence official and daughter-in-law of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is stepping down this week from roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management a…
foxnews.comworld61 days ago
Intelligence official steps down from two administration posts
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy is leaving positions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget. Officials said the departure is the latest among senior national security staff.
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White House Budget Director Testifies on Ongoing Work to Estimate Iran War Costs
Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, told the House Budget Committee he could not estimate the total cost of the Iran war. The Trump administration has not submitted a supplemental funding request to Congress for the conflict. Vought testif…
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