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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance

As Congress takes up next year’s budget, the Trump administration is pushing for even deeper cuts. Last month, the administration proposed a rule that would require federal grants to be approved by political appointees and to “demonstrably advance the president’s policy priorities.” Under that rule, grant making may slow down even more.