The White House moved to formalize political oversight of federal grant decisions by publishing proposed Office of Management and Budget rules tied to senior appointee involvement. The proposal also ends an effort to cap indirect cost rates, shifting the policy balance for how agencies can approve and manage administrative costs in funded projects. The change arrives as institutions face heightened compliance scrutiny across grant programs and as research universities and other recipients monitor how administrative authority might influence funding outcomes. For campus research offices, the practical impact will be felt in application strategy, documentation requirements, and how risk and cost structures are presented during review.