# Federal Grants at Risk from Political Control | Lawrence News

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Published: 2026-07-08T04:44:17+00:00
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A federal rule change could let political appointees cancel grants based on vague “national interest” claims, threatening heritage programs like Freedom’s Frontier. Critics fear this undermines Congress’s intent and opens the door for partisan funding cuts. The OMB says it’s to curb waste, but opponents warn it could weaponize federal dollars. With a deadline of October 1, 2026, the group is rallying the public to speak out before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ca0c18b45295cd5

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