The Unitary Executive Takes Over New Territory
The Atlantic reports that the Trump administration is attempting to consolidate control over federal science funding by shifting authority from scientists to political appointees. This move is framed as an application of the 'unitary-executive theory' to bypass traditional oversight.
Why it matters
The politicization of scientific funding could fundamentally alter the independence and integrity of American research and technological development.
The Trump administration's theory of how the federal government should work is a threat to American science.
The article uses strong, critical language ('threat to American science', 'under attack') to characterize administration policy.
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