A series of court-linked disclosures describe how federal agencies under the Trump administration terminated research grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion and other politically disfavored topics using keyword searches. University of California researchers and affiliates alleged the approach violated First Amendment protections by cutting awards based on presumed viewpoints rather than merit-based scientific criteria. In the lawsuit filings, agencies described grant terminations where projects “expressed, or were presumed to express, viewpoints disfavored by the Administration.” Reporting highlights that NSF used the largest number of keywords and told the court it drew terms from a 2024 Sen. Ted Cruz report alleging politicization of science at the agency. The lists referenced terms linked to “health equity,” “diversity,” and related concepts, along with other categories. The accounts also connect with broader Education Department developments that affect student relief and civil-rights compliance, while White House officials signaled research funding shifts toward individual scientists and private companies rather than only academic institutions.