White House rescinds Trump's funding freeze memo after huge backlash
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded a memo Wednesday that had ordered a "temporary pause" on federal funding and unleashed major confusion across the country. Why it matters: It's an astonishing reversal by the Trump administration,
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Trump’s reversal on federal funding freeze memo is proof that, sometimes, backlash works
After major backlash, Trump’s radical plan to freeze government spending is on hold. Now, it’s all very confusing and somewhat opaque — which, under Trump, is by design — but here’s what appears to have happened: We often forget that Trump has frequently been cowed by public opinion when it turns against him.
Trump's Federal Funding Freeze: Can I Sue US Government Over Cuts?
It is unclear whether the pause will still take effect, given the administration's apparent U-turn and the legal challenges it faces.
Trump admin rescinds controversial funding freeze after two days of protest
Cruz, who is chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has said that Congress will do a thorough review of the program early in 2025. Levin's research note said the NTIA was likely to have paused spending even if the Trump administration hadn't tried to freeze funding.
Did Backlash Really Kill the Trump Funding Freeze?
Democrats are taking credit for ginning up a public reaction to a funding “pause.” But this is just the first of many battles.
How Trump's funding freeze on federal assistance, grants and loans could impact Texas
The White House budget office has ordered a sweeping pause on all federal grants, loans and financial assistance not directly provided to individuals.
The Trump Funding Freeze Put a Chill in Public Health
A federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump’s administration this week sparked concern in the public health community about the fate of crucial services and the communities served by them.
Scoop: Trump's funding freeze becomes ad fodder for Democrats
A nonprofit group tied to House Democratic leadership is already planning an ad slamming the Trump administration's funding freeze, Axios has learned. Why it matters: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.
Trump's funding freeze gives consumers reason to be uncertain, but how much will it hurt?
Consumer sentiment fell in January for the first time in six months, according to U-M survey. What's next as Trump creates more uncertainty?
Trump Says Funding Freeze Was Targeted at Waste and Fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a temporary freeze on certain discretionary spending announced by his administration a day earlier was meant to give time to the government to identify instances of improper spending.
Inside the Chaotic Rollout of Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze
The order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the ...
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?
Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.
Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding throws local aid organizations into uncertainty
The Trump administration’s plan to implement a sweeping freeze of federal aid sparked immediate confusion, uncertainty and ...
Trump’s funding freeze roils fears for vital projects in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
A judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal loans and grants until Monday, but the sense of confusion hit ...
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 ...
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Trump’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Looks More Like Chaos and Confusion
From the funding freeze to the federal-employee buyout, the White House doesn’t seem to know what its own teams are doing.
Democrats boycott vote for Trump’s Office of Management and Budget nominee
Though the Senate Budget Committee only requires 11 members to be present for votes, the boycott of the vote to approve Russ ...