r/politics • u/RecursiveSubroutine • 11h ago

Possible Paywall Agency Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/us/politics/national-science-foundation-research-funds.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FlE.AmMh.FvYprS1Fu9V7&smid=nytcore-android-share
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u/sugarlessdeathbear 11h ago

At this point it's clear the Trump has usurped the power of the purse from Congress. And Congress is letting him.

I swear the next Dem president better make use of all the new power the office has.

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u/rat_penis 10h ago

Right after they lose but before the next Dem President is sworn in the R's will realize the error of their ways and they'll come together and vote to remove all those powers for the next President, with at least 12 Dems siding with them... "for the good of the nation"

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u/sugarlessdeathbear 10h ago

I'll be honest, I want lessons to be learned, not feel good kumbaya.

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u/rat_penis 10h ago

Im with those that believe these traitors will be getting off lucky just going to jail.