A second federal judge appears ready to issue an order blocking the Trump administration from freezing funding on grant and loan programs, despite a move by the Office of Management and Budget to rescind a controversial memo Wednesday just before the hearing.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Trump administration plan plunged the U.S. government into panic and confusion and set the stage for a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money.
A memo that paused federal grants and loans briefly put tens of millions of dollars in local funding for housing, public works and more in jeopardy.
The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s
Agencies should aim for a 30-day deadline to implement Trump’s return-to-office executive order, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management.
The Trump administration ordered temporary freezes in funding for programs spanning virtually every part of the government. Here’s the full list.
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
In some ways, the President and his campaign went farther than Project 2025 in asserting presidential power over federal purse strings.
Actions by the White House are impacting local non-profit organizations that receive federal funding to provide services to groups, including people who are homeless, senior citizens and in need
After an almost weeklong snow break, the Leon County School Board met to discuss concerns and the community's outpouring.
President Donald Trump's administration has ordered a temporary pause on all federal financial assistance and grants, leaving South Florida political leaders concerned that local social programs will go without funding.