Politics
Trump Administration Faces Media and Grant Scrutiny
The Trump administration is facing multiple challenges, including a reported takeover of NIH grant approval processes and ongoing media conflicts. Dissatisfied with current practices, the administration has initiated discussions to take over NIH grantmaking. Meanwhile, three banned outlets have launched legal action against the White House, while major TV networks are boycotting White House press briefings.
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The Hill
Former White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) president Weijia Jiang on Sunday said President Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from covering the White House was an "attack" on all other news outlets. "This is not a tantrum by three media outlets who are upset because they can
2026-09-21 22:40 UTC
The Hill
An all-out confrontation between President Trump and the media escalated on Monday, as three banned outlets launched a legal fight, Trump compared some reporting to “cancer,” and five major TV networks came together to announce a de facto boycott of White House pool coverage. It’s a remarkable seque
2026-09-21 22:45 UTC
The Hill
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Trump reportedly looking to take over NIH grantmaking Dissatisfied with how grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are being awarded, the Trump administration reportedly began discussions over th
2026-09-21 22:58 UTC