Education research groups are warning that a proposed federal overhaul of grant review rules could reshape what evidence is produced and funded, particularly in areas touching outcomes for different student groups. Reporting describes a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule (with an October 1 target effective date) that would add political-appointee review layers and restrict support for research categorized as “unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion” activities. Researchers argue this could narrow questions the field can pursue, restrict disparate impact studies, and disrupt research already underway. In parallel, other coverage notes that an agency supporting health-care improvement is cutting off grant continuations for researchers—citing the “best interest of the federal government.” For universities and research centers, these developments increase uncertainty around planning timelines, staffing for funded studies, and long-range compliance with changing federal expectations.