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Congress is rallying against a new OMB rule that could shift federal grant funding from merit-based decisions to political appointee control, sparking fierce debate over transparency, accountability, and the future of critical programs. While the administration frames it as a safeguard against “woke” spending and misuse of taxpayer dollars, critics warn it could weaponize funding, target specific initiatives, and cripple vital work in public safety, health, and community violence prevention. With the public comment period closed and the rule poised for implementation by October, lawmakers — including some Republicans — are sounding alarms over its broad scope and potential to disrupt research and underserved communities, as OMB defends the move as necessary amid accusations of a “freakout” from beneficiaries of current grant policies.

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