By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN

NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies . Scientists say it threatens to undermine the process that has helped make the U.S. the world leader in research and development.

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