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The impoundment crusade

on Russell Vought's mind since 2026-07-19

Science notches a courtroom skirmish against the grant freeze

Researchers won the latest round over terminated grants, which even the winners are calling a skirmish.

he treats every loss as a rounding error. each month the money sits frozen is a month it did not get spent, and appeals are cheaper than compliance.

new — Court round went against grant cuts

The history

  1. 2026-08-09— #4 · 11% · new this week — Science notches a courtroom skirmish against the grant freeze
  2. 2026-07-22— #4 · 15% · new this week — Congress Said No. OMB Is Cutting Anyway.
  3. 2026-07-21— #3 · 18% · new this week — Congress Said No to the Cuts. OMB Cut Anyway.
  4. 2026-07-19— #2 · 21% · new this week — A judge just closed his favorite loophole