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The Washington PostSep 21, 2026National News

Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants

Vought reportedly discussed a possible executive order with Trump and criticized some NIH-funded projects.

Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants
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Appropriations leaders Susan Collins, Patty Murray and Rosa DeLauro warned the White House against adding political controls to NIH research grants. The dispute concerns who should decide how billions of dollars in federal research funding are awarded.

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