The legal battle over Trump’s federal funding freeze is just beginning
That fight could become a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money and expansion of executive power before the Supreme Court.
Trump’s Funding Freeze Is in Limbo. Brace for a Bigger Constitutional Battle to Come.
White House officials indicate that they’re gearing up for a major fight over whether the president can freeze spending authorized by Congress.
Can Trump Use Impoundment To Freeze Spending Approved By Congress?
President Trump is impounding funds already legally authorized by Congress, in defiance of law, precedent, and arguably the Constitution.
The constitutional battle at the center of Trump's funding freeze: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump's effort to freeze federal aid spending has sparked a constitutional battle that could end up before the Supreme Court.
Hawai'i Joins 21 States and D.C. in Legal Battle Against Trump Administration's Federal Funding Freeze
Hawai'i joined 21 states and D.C. to oppose a Trump-era OMB policy freezing federal funds, which risks essential services such as healthcare and public safety.
Legal battle looms as Trump orders a funding freeze during a review of federal loans and grants
The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration begins a review.
Legal battle over Trump's federal funding freeze just beginning: What's at stake?
The announcement of the freeze set off panic and confusion across the country. The result could be a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money and expansion of executive power, with the Supreme Court serving as referee.
Federal funding freeze threatened services to children, seniors and veterans
Trump issued federal funding freeze then rescinded it. Opposition says a freeze would risk serious damage to healthcare, education and public safety.
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.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country
Trump scuttles his plans to freeze funding, but nonprofits still feel the chill
The back-and-forth created confusion and fear that will linger beyond the lifetime of the memo, nonprofit leaders said.
Trump and Congress Need to Attack the U.S. National Debt
Rising deficits and interest costs impede economic growth and undermine global trust in the dollar.
White House still committed to freezing ‘woke’ funds despite rescinding OMB memo
The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, despite the administration’s move to rescind the original Office of Management ...
Trump keeps staying out of Republicans’ agenda battle
The president offered up priorities he expects, making clear it’ll be up to Congress to figure out the details.
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The tax cut zealots vs. the budget hawks
A budget battle is brewing. Republicans in Congress want to extend several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, that are set to ...
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Resistance and compromise: How Mass. Democrats plan to deal with minority status in D.C.
Every member of the delegation talks about resisting parts of Trump's agenda, but some say there's room for strategic ...
Scoop: Key conservative caucus draws red line on House budget plan
RSC leaders met behind closed doors at House Republicans' annual retreat to hash out their stance. GOP lawmakers were at ...
Can Trump Overrule Congress’ Spending Decisions? What To Know As He Pauses Infrastructure And Climate Change Funding.
Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget has refused to say Trump will follow the law that forbids him ...