President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to tighten oversight of "frivolous" federal grant funding, a move the White House said would ensure that taxpayer dollars served "the American public" and aligned with the administration's priorities.

Why It Matters

The Trump administration has clashed with a range of institutions and programs over issues such as pro-Palestinian campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza, climate change initiatives, transgender policies, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs .

Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has terminated numerous contracts and grants , with the Department of Government Efficiency highlighting thousands grant terminations at agencies on its website.

A federal grant is money the

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