Donald Trump aims to control National Institutes of Health grant funding

Reports suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to centralize control over health research funding by creating a board to decide on grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This initiative, directed by budget director Russ Vought, has raised concerns amid ongoing criticism of past funding cuts. Independent confirmation of these developments remains limited.

Donald Trump aims to control National Institutes of Health grant funding
Published Sep 20, 2026
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