Democrats sue White House budget office over federal grant freeze
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced legal action against the White House budget office Tuesday over its directive to freeze federal assistance while reviewing whether
Democratic states plan to sue over Trump's federal grant funding freeze
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
Trump White House rescinds freeze memo on federal grants, ending feud with Congress
The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.
Democrats urge delay on Trump budget office nominee in response to funding freeze
Senate Democrats are demanding that Republicans postpone a vote scheduled for Thursday on Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, after the budget
Trump White House Rescinds Order Freezing Federal Grants After Widespread Confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country,
Trump rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
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2025 Budget Stakes: Millions Could Lose Needed Food Assistance
Republican proposals Congress could consider this year would take away or reduce food assistance from tens of millions of ...
Trump push to use tariffs to pay for tax cuts faces opposition in Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing a plan to explicitly use revenue from higher tariffs on imported goods to help pay for ...
How To Fix FEMA: Climate Advocates, States Have Ideas
President Trump is considering eliminating FEMA citing inefficiency. States and climate advocates say FEMA needs a fix but it also needs to stay.
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CED Issues Statement on January 2025 Congressional Budget Office Outlook
As the new Congress and Administration consider their fiscal priorities, policymakers must address with urgency the long-term fiscal trajectory of the Federal budget and use this opportunity to ...
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Second US Judge Rules Against Freezing Federal Funds OK'ed by Congress
Rhode Island judge ruled Jan. 31 that Trump's earlier alleged rescission of federal funding halt ... was in name-only and done  simply to defeat the jurisdiction of the courts, with monies restored ...
Can Trump Use Impoundment To Freeze Spending Approved By Congress?
President Trump is impounding funds already legally authorized by Congress, in defiance of law, precedent, and arguably the ...