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Grassroots Pushback Grows as OMB Seeks to Bind Federal Grant Rules
policy1 day ago

Grassroots Pushback Grows as OMB Seeks to Bind Federal Grant Rules

The White House OMB proposed turning 2 CFR Part 200 into binding regulations, centralizing grant oversight with mandatory pre issuance reviews by political appointees and expanded power to terminate awards. Public comments show overwhelming opposition (about 94%), driven largely by unaffiliated individuals and scientists, while supporters mainly come from a single form letter campaign. Critics warn the move politicizes funding and undermines scientific peer review; supporters cite waste, fraud, and abuse controls. OMB must address substantive comments before finalizing, with a tight timeline toward an anticipated October effectiveness.

via Tech Policy Press|
#2-cfr-part-200#federal-funding#omb
US Sets Firm Deadlines for Government’s Post-Quantum Crypto Shift
technology20 days ago

US Sets Firm Deadlines for Government’s Post-Quantum Crypto Shift

The White House is fast-tracking the U.S. shift to post‑quantum cryptography with a new executive order that requires agencies to appoint PQC leads within 30 days, move high‑value assets to quantum‑resistant keys by end‑2030 and adopt PQC digital signatures by end‑2031. NIST will launch a PQC migration pilot within 180 days, and OMB must issue new guidance within 90 days, while procurement reforms and centralized support are also mandated. While the move addresses long‑term security against quantum threats, experts warn funding gaps, data‑lifecycle concerns, and the scale of cloud, vendor, and contractor transitions present major challenges ahead.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-government#nist#omb
politics28 days ago

OMB Nominee Won’t Rule Out Pocket Rescissions, Sparking Budget Controversy

During his confirmation hearing, OMB nominee Hal Duncan refused to promise the administration won’t use pocket rescissions to cancel funding without Congress, a tactic critics see as an end-run around Congress; the day’s updates also cover Todd Blanche’s Senate Judiciary confirmation process, scrutiny of a reported Iran deal memorandum, and other Capitol Hill budget and oversight actions.

via Politico|
#budget-power#confirmation-hearings#iran-deal
politics1 month ago

Court Blocks Dismantling of Weather Research Center, but Fallout Remains

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, but disruption is already underway: staff are leaving, equipment is being sold, and key projects are paused as part of a broader effort to defund climate research, led by OMB Budget Director Russ Vought. The move has drawn bipartisan concern and could reshape U.S. weather and climate science, with implications for funding and leadership across agencies.

via Politico|
#budget-cuts#climate-research#ncar
US grant funding rules would put politics over peer review and cancel grants at will
policy1 month ago

US grant funding rules would put politics over peer review and cancel grants at will

Ars Technica reports that proposed US grant rules would let political appointees overrule peer review, cancel any grant at any time if it’s not deemed in the “national interest,” ban funding on certain culture-war topics, restrict international collaborations, and require pre-approval for publication and conference costs—threatening scientific independence and international collaboration.

via Ars Technica|
#culture-war#grant-funding#national-interest
DHS Contemplates Luxury Jet for Deportations, Stirring Budget Debate
politics4 months ago

DHS Contemplates Luxury Jet for Deportations, Stirring Budget Debate

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to buy a $70 million Boeing 737 Max 8 luxury jet for immigrant deportation flights and Cabinet travel, featuring a bedroom, showers, kitchen, bar and multiple TVs. DHS says the plane would save money by replacing costly military or charter flights, but critics question the necessity and purpose of such a luxury aircraft amid efforts to expand deportations and own deportation flights.

via NBC News|
#boeing-737-max-8#deportations#dhs
politics5 months ago

OMB launches data review of federal funding in 14 blue states and DC

The White House Office of Management and Budget ordered a data-gathering review of federal funding for 14 Democratic-led states plus Washington, D.C., to map funding scope and potential fraud risk, with responses due by Jan. 28. States listed: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.; the memo says this is a data-collection exercise and does not withhold funds.

via Politico|
#blue-states#blue-states-is-already-included#democratic-states
White House Questions Back Pay Rights for Furloughed Federal Workers
politics9 months ago

White House Questions Back Pay Rights for Furloughed Federal Workers

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) quietly removed references to a 2019 law guaranteeing backpay for furloughed federal workers from its shutdown guidance document, amid reports that the White House is developing guidance suggesting furloughed workers may not be entitled to backpay, despite the law's clear language. This change comes during a government shutdown affecting over 620,000 federal employees.

via Government Executive|
#backpay#federal-workers#law
Project 2025: The Blueprint for Trump's Federal Overhaul
politics1 year ago

Project 2025: The Blueprint for Trump's Federal Overhaul

Russ Vought, a prominent figure in the Trump administration, is set to lead the Office of Management and Budget, where he plans to implement policies reflecting his belief that America is a Christian nation. Vought's agenda includes reshaping the government with Christian values, potentially using military force to quell protests, and replacing civil servants with political appointees. His views align with the Christian right and MAGA policies, advocating for a Christian-centric national identity and significant changes to federal governance.

via TPM|
#christian-nationalism#omb#politics
Trump Appoints Project 2025's Vought to Lead Budget Office
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Project 2025's Vought to Lead Budget Office

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russell Vought, co-author of the conservative Project 2025, as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for his second term. Vought, who served as OMB's deputy director during Trump's first term, is known for his cost-cutting and deregulation efforts. His appointment signals Trump's alignment with Project 2025's conservative priorities, despite previous campaign distancing. The project, developed by The Heritage Foundation, proposes significant changes to the executive branch and has faced criticism from Democrats for potentially undermining democratic institutions.

via Benzinga|
#conservative-policy#omb#politics
Trump Taps Russell Vought for OMB, Embraces Project 2025
politics1 year ago

Trump Taps Russell Vought for OMB, Embraces Project 2025

Donald Trump announced that Russell Vought will return as director of the Office of Management and Budget in his second administration. Vought, a key figure in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, is known for his cost-cutting and deregulatory efforts. His appointment is part of Trump's plan to implement a conservative agenda, despite previous distancing from Project 2025 due to Democratic criticism. Vought's return is supported by Senate Republicans but opposed by Democrats, who criticize Trump's association with the project.

via POLITICO|
#deregulation#omb#politics
"Vice President Harris Sets Binding Requirements for Federal Agencies' Use of AI Technology"
technology2 years ago

"Vice President Harris Sets Binding Requirements for Federal Agencies' Use of AI Technology"

Vice President Kamala Harris announced the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) first government-wide policy to mitigate risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and harness its benefits, completing the 150-day actions tasked by President Biden’s landmark Executive Order on AI. The policy aims to address risks from the use of AI, expand transparency of AI use, advance responsible AI innovation, grow the AI workforce, and strengthen AI governance in federal agencies. It requires agencies to implement safeguards, improve public transparency, remove barriers to innovation, expand and upskill AI talent, and ensure accountability and oversight for the use of AI.

via The White House|
#ai#governance#innovation