The director of NIAID is appointed by the head of the NIH, who must be approved by the Senate. Directors have broad discretion to determine what research to fund and where to award grants, although traditionally those decisions are informed by recommendations from panels of outside experts.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.

WASHINGTON DC, – President Biden Monday pardoned science advisor Anthony Fauci in the final hours of his remaining presidency to ensure protection against potential “revenge” that the Trump administration may act on, according to MedPage Today.

Biden issued pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley and members of the House Committee that investigated the Capitol attack.

As one of his final acts in office, President Joe Biden has granted pardons to several people who have faced threats of prosecution from Biden's political opponents. The post ‘The lifeblood of our democracy’: Biden issues last-minute pardons to Fauci,