White House aide says spending freeze isn’t being rescinded despite memo
The White House claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance is not actually an end to curbing government spending.
White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo
The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance withe the agenda of President Donald Trump.
Judge mulls federal funding freeze as states challenge Trump OMB memo
With the funding freeze memo rescinded but executive orders still in place, the judge in the case still has to determine whether the complaints in the lawsuit are now moot.
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?
Federal Funding Freeze Memo Rescinded—But We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
After a judge blocked a federal funding freeze, the Trump administration rescinded a memo that started it all.
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.
New Trump memo to end 'confusion' on funding freeze still needs 'clarity,' says Nevada AG Aaron Ford
The Trump administration, days after issuing a memo that froze federal spending on grants and loans, backpedaled Wednesday intending to “end any confusion” but instead only added to
Trump Administration Rescinds Freeze on Federal Financial Assistance (Or Does It)?
After an immediate, severe backlash against OMB’s January 27 memo ordering a freeze on almost all federal financial assistance, as well as
Non-profits remain worried over funding freeze memo that's been rescinded
Maryland non-profits remain concerned over a freeze in federal funding they claim could have major impacts on their operations.
Another judge is preparing to block Trump’s spending freeze, despite White House cleanup
U.S. District Judge Jack McConnell said a bid by the White House to rescind a “hugely ambiguous” order implementing the freeze appeared to be undercut by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s subsequent statement that the freeze was still in effect.
Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
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Don’t Be Fooled: The Funding Freeze Drama Is Not Over
While the White House claimed to have rescinded the memo implementing the order, it then made clear that the order itself—and ...
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The legal problems with Trump’s spending freeze maneuvers
A wide-ranging pause on agency funds and grants remains on ice — even after the White House rescinded a contested OMB memo ...
Republicans advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote
Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the ...
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HUD awards Baltimore City $33 million in grants amid Mayor's funding freeze claims
Maryland Democratic leaders have been critical of a January 27 memo issued by President Donald Trump's Office of Budget and ...
OMB nominee clears next hurdle to confirmation
The panel voted 11-0 to move Vought’s nomination to the floor — a vote made up entirely of Republicans, as Democrats announced earlier that they would be boycotting the meeting.
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Funding Freeze Fury, NYC Mayor Battles Washington's Sudden Halt on Federal Grants
The OMB has paused federal funding for various programs, impacting New York City. Mayor Adams is addressing the issue, noting ...
Inside 45 hours of chaos: The brief life and quick death of Trump’s federal spending freeze
The withdrawal of the federal freeze was a stunning about-face for President Donald Trump’s White House, which has so far ...