New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants

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The Trump administration is proposing to overhaul how the federal government distributes billions of dollars in research grants, a shift that could give administration officials greater control over which projects receive funding. Researchers worry the changes might allow the administration to limit or redirect critical scientific work. Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discussed the proposal with PBS NewsHour, raising concerns about how the new system could affect the independence of federally funded research.