Why Trump’s funding freeze is deepening fears that he seeks unlimited power
But the spending freeze – along with other key moves early in this presidency, including the firing of Justice Department prosecutors and a bid to repeal birthright citizenship – also reflects Trump’s view that the presidency has almost unlimited power and he can simply decide what is legal and what isn’t.
University of Texas, Rep. Doggett say Trump funding freeze could affect university research
UT said it doesn't know how pausing federal grants would affect research. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett called it "an abuse of power."
Trump’s funding freeze threat could imperil California wildfire aid
California Attorney General Rob Bonta assailed the Trump administration’s edict to halt federal funding as imprecise and frustratingly vague on Tuesday. But among the dozens of programs that could be cut,
What Trump's Funding Freeze Could Mean for Universities, Nonprofits and More
A White House directive to pause federal grants and loans has raised uncertainty for many universities, states and nonprofit organizations
Trump’s attempted funding freeze stirs confusion and rebukes from WA leaders
A federal judge put a temporary hold on the White House directive as Washington and 21 other states filed a lawsuit.
Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about the Trump funding freeze
The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants and loans set off confusion nationwide. Some states had trouble accessing funds that were not put on hold.
Food Stamps, Medicare and Medicaid: What to Know About Trump's Funding Freeze
Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits and food stamps won’t be affected, the White House press secretary said Tuesday. But she dodged questions about other programs.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Retired US Gen. Milley to have personal security pulled
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday will sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation ...
Trump signs order to end federal support for care for transgender minors
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for ...
Trump’s $3T grant freeze sparks outrage. States are suing to stop it.
New Jersey and other states call it unconstitutional. The Trump admininstration says it does not want money going to "Marxist ...
Trump administration offers buyouts to remote employees who don’t return to the office
The Trump administration told federal employees in an email that they are required to return to the office, and for those who ...
Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with 7 months’ pay in effort to shrink size of government
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Tuesday began offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to all federal employees who ...
What federal workers should know about Trump administration’s ‘deferred resignation’ offer
Here’s what we know about the deferred resignation program offered to federal employees by the Trump administration.
Judge halts Trump's funding freeze as administration offers payouts to federal workers
Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration and takes executive action on federal aid and DEI initiatives.
Economists Warning over Trump's Federal Grant Freeze: 'Catastrophic Shock'
Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Stony Brook University. The federal grant freeze will hurt ...
Judge blocks Trump federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more aid
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans ...
Trump Officials Revoke Biden’s Extension of Protections for Venezuelans
The Biden administration had extended protections for more than 600,000 Venezuelans. The cancellation of the extension could ...
Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
President Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate ...