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Appropriators seek ways to curb Trump’s spending cancellations

Senate appropriators began plotting ways to defend their power of the purse Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in appropriated funding without the approval of Congress. The so-called pocket rescission to claw back funding, announced Friday night, drew immediate condemnation from appropriators of both parties,…

Roll Call · Sep 29

Susan Collins Calls $810 Million Pocket Rescission Unlawful as About $600 Million in HHS Funds Could Lapse

Sen. Susan Collins calls an $810 million pocket rescission unlawful. About $600 million comes from HHS refugee, research, and minority health funds.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Trump Halts $810M to Stop Programmes Flagged as 'Woke International Education' and 'Therapy for Latinx'

The Trump administration is seeking to cancel $810m in Congress-approved funding through a legally disputed pocket rescission, prompting criticism over timing and presidential spending powers.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

White House Reportedly Shelves NIH Grant Order After Collins Pushback, but Research Funding Delays Continue for Many Labs

The White House has reportedly dropped a plan for political review of NIH grants, but a separate grant rule and funding disruptions remain.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

White House Reportedly Backs Away From Giving Political Appointees Veto Power Over NIH Grants After Collins Pushback

The White House is reportedly retreating from a plan to let political appointees veto NIH grants, but a revised order could still return.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

Stopgap funding bill delays OMB grants rule until December 11

On September 3, President Donald Trump (R) signed a stopgap spending bill which funds the federal government until Dec. 11. The bill averted a government shutdown, but also delayed the implementation of an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule on federal grantmaking that would give political appointees and…

Ballotpedia · Sep 25

Trump’s FDA nominee questioned on vaccines and abortion stance in Senate hearing

Securing the top position will require Overton to gain majority support from the 21 members of the health panel before advancing to a full Senate vote

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Bond Yields Keep Rising As Inflation Concerns Mount. Stocks Were Mixed.

The 30-year Treasury bond yield reached its highest level since June 2004.

International Business Times · Sep 24

Senate Republicans block Democratic effort to end US war with Iran

GOP stymies House-passed war powers resolution as conflict passes 200-day mark with 19 US service members killed

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearing

Dr Heidi Overton faces confirmation hearing weeks after standing behind Trump as he suggested shot could be ‘quite lethal’

The Guardian - US · Sep 24