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
'It's a small victory': Democrats find their voice fighting Trump's federal funding freeze
A Democratic strategist told NBC News that Tuesday was "the first day I actually felt good about Dem messaging in, like, six months."
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 White House.
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.
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.
Trump administration rolls back memo to freeze federal funding after judge halts order
The Trump administration has rescinded a memo to freeze federal funding across all agencies, which critics call unconstitutional.
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President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country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 rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
Uncertainty, confusion persist for local nonprofits even after Trump funding memo rescinded
Despite the rescission of a memo calling for a federal funding pause, Columbus nonprofits continue to face confusion about Trump administration messaging.
White House tries to clarify Trump federal spending freeze as confusion spreads
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
Dem AGs set to challenge Trump’s ‘clearly unlawful’ federal aid freeze
Democratic attorneys general are preparing to urgently resist President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal aid, describing his bid to halt a large swath of spending programs as a violation of the constitution and law.
Did Donald Trump Freeze Hiring of Air Traffic Controllers? What We Know
Democrats previously hit out at the president's federal hiring freeze for hindering the "number one safety issue" in aviation ...
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 ...
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Causes Fear of H.I.V. Resurgence in Africa
Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to ...
Trump Reverses Spending Freeze Order That Sparked Chaos
President Donald Trump rescinded an order freezing an array of federal grants, loans and financial assistance — a dramatic ...
Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs
A chaotic back-and-forth over President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans has farmers, activists, ...
While some count memo walkback a win, CT Dems horrified at GOP, Trump promises funding freeze coming
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Trump’s order remains “in full force and effect, and will be rigorously ...
Donald Trump's Aid Freeze Forces Zelensky to Look Elsewhere
Trump's aid freeze has left humanitarian projects in Ukraine without funding in the middle of winter, prompting concerns that ...
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.