All articles tagged with #political control
The Trump administration unveiled a 400+ page proposal to overhaul federal grantmaking, aiming to codify tighter political control over federally funded research by reducing emphasis on peer review, restricting how grant funds can be used for publishing or conference travel, and granting political appointees broader power to terminate grants; if formalized, the rules would apply government-wide.
Jim O’Neill, a former biotech executive with no medical or scientific background, was appointed as acting director of the CDC by the Trump administration, raising concerns about increased political influence and recent turmoil within the agency over vaccine policies.
The article discusses the historical pattern of political parties gaining full control of the U.S. government, only to lose it shortly thereafter. It highlights how such control is often temporary due to the dynamic nature of voter preferences and the challenges of maintaining a unified agenda. The piece suggests that while achieving a trifecta—control of the presidency, Senate, and House—can lead to significant policy changes, it also comes with the risk of overreach and subsequent electoral backlash.