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OMB rescinds memo, causes more confusion

A memo ordering federal agencies to suspend most federal grants was already temporarily blocked by a judge

Salon · Jan 29, 2025

White House rescinds spending freeze on federal loans and grants

Press secretary insists administration is not backing down on fight to curb what they consider government waste

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2025

Judge open to halting Trump freeze on federal grant funds - Roll Call

A federal judge said Wednesday he intends to halt the Trump administration from freezing federal grant funding.

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025

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White House rescinds sweeping order to pause federal aid - Roll Call

The White House budget office rescinded its freeze on federal financial aid, lifting a pause that would have gone into effect next Monday evening.

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025

Trump's OMB Nominee Believes 2020 Election Was Rigged

Russell Vought's nomination for OMB Director sparks debate over election beliefs and policy alignment with Trump.

Trump move to pause federal loans and grants rooted in Project 2025

Administration’s move linked to conservative manifesto, though halt goes beyond what the project suggested

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025

Trump's Executive Power Strategy Unveiled Through Federal Grants Freeze

The recent White House order to freeze federal grants reveals Trump's strategy to assert executive power over spending and policy implementation, potential...

Trump's order to freeze federal grants threatens Medicaid, student loans: What we know so far

“The mere suggestion of such a pause will cause panic.”

Fortune · Jan 28, 2025

OMB Document Reveals Impact Of Federal Assistance Freeze

OMB document outlines freeze on federal assistance programs, sparking debate and concerns.

Trump's OMB sparks "five-alarm fire"

A two-page OMB memo falsely claims that the president can refuse to spend money on programs authorized by Congress

Salon · Jan 28, 2025

What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare

The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.

Kiplinger · Jan 28, 2025

Pause to AIDS funding leaves health experts scrambling - Roll Call

Health analysts say that the pause in funding for international and domestic efforts to halt HIV and AIDS are "unprecedented."

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

Trump directive on grants spurs uncertainty for health programs - Roll Call

An order from Trump to temporarily block the disbursement of most federal grants and loans could have a massive impact on health programs.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

States, nonprofit groups file lawsuits to stop grant freeze - Roll Call

A group of national nonprofits filed a legal challenge Tuesday to halt the Trump administration’s vast freeze of federal grant funding.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

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Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

White House seeks to tamp down concerns over funding directive - Roll Call

The Trump administration tried to calm the waters after stakeholders, lobbyists and lawmakers scrambled to make sense of the directive.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

White House sends aid freeze questionnaire to federal agencies - Roll Call

The Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday morning sent out instructions to agencies for complying with a massive federal funding freeze.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

Federal Aid In Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Loans And Grants

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

Roll Call · Jan 27, 2025

Trump White House orders freeze on federal grants, loans - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's budget office on Monday ordered all federal agencies to temporarily block disbursement of grants and loans.

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The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Trump to appoint United Healthcare-funded lobbyist to top position in apparent rebuke of RFK Jr’s agenda

Don Dempsey reportedly in frame to serve as Office of Management and Budget’s leading health offical, a role that would hand him sweeping powers to rein in Kennedy’s ambitions

Senate Democrats Criticize Trump's OMB Nominee As 'Dangerous'

Senate Democrats express concerns over Russell Vought, Trump's OMB nominee, citing his conservative ties and views.

Roll Call · Jan 15, 2025

Vought gets chilly reception from Senate Homeland Security Democrats - Roll Call

Democrats got some support from GOP Sen. Rand Paul as they quizzed Russ Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for budget director.

Russell Vought's Confirmation Hearing For OMB Head Underway

Russell Vought, nominee for OMB, faces Senate questioning. Learn about his influence on Trump's policies and future policy directions.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

The Office of Management and Budget sounds obscure, yet the agency plays a crucial role throughout the federal government. Presidents rely on the office to turn their ideas and wishes into actionable and funded policies.

OMB Halts Shutdown Preparations As Senate Nears Funding Bill Passage

Federal government will not shut down as Senate nears passing funding bill, ensuring continuity of operations.

US Government Agencies Begin Furlough Notifications Amid Shutdown Preparations

US government agencies prepare for potential shutdown by notifying employees about furloughs and following OMB guidance.

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