Claims: Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants

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1. title: Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants (alleges; supported) Source
2. url: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/budget-deal-puts-political-control-of-grants-on-hold-until-december/ (alleges; supported) Source
3. summary: On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure that would continue funding the US government through early December. While the measure still requires the signature of President Trump, it's widely expected that he will act to avoid a government shutdown immediately before the midterm elections. This is a normal part of how the US government has operated in recent years, as it's often difficult to build the political support needed to pass a full year's budget in advance. In fac… (alleges; supported) Source
4. published: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:20:03 +0000 (alleges; supported) Source