A judge paused a freeze on federal funding, but many facets of American life are left in limbo. Here’s what we know
After this story was published, the White House rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread ...
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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A wide-ranging pause on agency funds and grants remains on ice — even after the White House rescinded a contested OMB memo ...
Is Trump pushing his presidential powers beyond what the Constitution allows?
Trump is likely to succeed in expanding presidential powers on some fronts because the Constitution generally puts vast power ...
'Ultra-right': Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought faces fire from Dem senators
President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget faced a tough grilling from Democratic lawmakers on the ...
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 ...
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Former U.S. Attorney Calls OMB “Sloppy” as Democrats Boycott Vought Confirmation
President Trump signed an executive order calling for a federal "funding freeze," and Matthew J. Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) subsequently issued ...
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Spending dispute is halted, but Capito asserts Congress has the power of the purse
A directive issued this week by the White House Office of Management and Budget had widespread implications over hundreds of millions of dollars in grants flowing to states.
White House budget director nominee Vought advances despite Democratic protest
The Senate Budget Committee on Thursday advanced Russell Vought’s nomination as Office of Management and Budget director, ...