Trump’s reversal on federal funding freeze memo is proof that, sometimes, backlash works
It was an odyssey that started after Trump’s inauguration last Monday. Shortly after he was sworn in, the president signed a slate of executive actions targeting “wokeness”
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.
White House Rescinds Order to Freeze Federal Assistance, Grants
The White House on Wednesday issued a memo to federal employees scrapping its original order, according to a document viewed by The Wall Street Journal. The two-line memo sent jus
White House rescinds federal funding freeze amid legal battle, widespread confusion
The Trump administration’s push for a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans totaling potentially trillions of dollars is on hold for now, on the order of a federal judge.
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?
Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.
Confusion Over Federal Funding Freeze Marks First White House Briefing, Hours Before Judge Blocks It
A federal judge blocked the funding freeze from going into effect, after a day in which Trump's White House scrambled to contain confusion.
White House abruptly backs off Trump's federal funding freeze after lawsuits and outrage
Two-sentence memo ends days-long threats that sent officials, agencies and nonprofits into tailspin over ‘unconstitutional’ threats
Trump White House rescinds federal funding freeze
In a two-sentence memo released Wednesday, the White House has rescinded their drive to pause all federal funding and grants. “OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded. If you have any questions about implementing the President’s Executive Orders,
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
Trump's budget office rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion
Trump's federal funding freeze on hold — as ‘chaos, confusion and fear’ grip Chicago
A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump's move to freeze all federal grants pending an analysis to root out "wokeness" in federal spending. But confusion reigned Tuesday in Chicago and beyond as leaders braced for serious potential cuts to an array of major programs.
‘Wake up call’: Top Utah leaders respond to Trump’s memo rescinding federal funding freeze
Top lawmakers in Utah appeared relieved after the White House rescinded a memo to freeze federal funding Wednesday afternoon, calling the original freeze a "wake-up call" for the state.
White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban
Democrats declared victory for blunting Trump’s momentum while the White House insisted it isn’t backing down.
White House spending freeze sparks talk of a ‘constitutional crisis’
We have a constitutional crisis,” Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley said of Team Trump's latest scheme. It's worth appreciating ...