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4 things to know from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing: from the Politics Desk
The key takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing before senators to be Trump's health secretary, which touched on abortion and vaccines.NBC News - 18h -
Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.ABC News - 20h -
Inslee on Trump's federal funding freeze reversal
Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joined CBS News with his take on President Trump's memo calling for a freeze of certain federal aid. The move was later blocked by a judge and the White House has ...CBS News - 21h -
From DEI to abortion, these 7 questions from Trump administration hint at what federal funds it seeks to freeze
A memo suggests federally funded programs related to supporting “illegal aliens,” foreign assistance, the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan, placing a “burden” on the use of domestic energy ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Eye Opener: Judge pauses President Trump's federal funding freeze
A judge pauses President Trump's funding freeze as the White House offers payouts to millions of federal workers. Also, Caroline Kennedy releases a rebuke of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is nominated ...CBS News - 1d -
Fight over Trump's funding freeze and Year of the Snake begins: Morning Rundown
The Trump administration’s order to freeze federal funding is met with confusion and legal challenges.NBC News - 1d -
Morning Report — Firestorm swirls over Trump funding freeze
In today’s issue: The White House triggered a national eruption of panic over the future of federal loans and grants Tuesday, followed by a federal judge’s injunction ordering a halt until Feb. 3 ...The Hill - 1d -
California attorney general discusses impact of Trump's federal funding freeze
As a federal judge temporarily halted President Trump's federal funding freeze, NBC News' Ellison Barber talks to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Meals on Wheels CEO Ellie Hollander about ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts
The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Walz says Trump's funding freeze is 'stupid, buffoonish, childish'
Governor Tim Walz, D-Minn., spoke out against President Donald Trump's executive action to freeze federal funding. At a press conference, he said "This is not bold. It's not leadership. It's ...NBC News - 1d -
Democratic states plan to sue over Trump's federal grant funding freeze
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.CBS News - 1d -
What's next after judge pauses Trump's temporary funding freeze?
A federal judge has put a temporary stay on the Trump administration directive that would pause potentially trillions of dollars in federal aid for organizations and local governments across the ...CBS News - 1d -
Judge temporarily halts Trump's federal funding freeze
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily halted President Trump's federal funding freeze on Tuesday to allow further litigation. Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for ...CBS News - 1d -
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.NBC News - 1d -
Trump's funding freeze creates widespread confusion
The Trump administration's abrupt freeze on nearly all federal grants and loans has created widespread confusion.NBC News - 1d -
Trump funding freeze challenged in lawsuit by nonprofits, small business group
The suit seeks a temporary pause on the Office of Management and Budget's edict to align spending to be consistent with President Donald Trump's policies.CNBC - 1d -
Lawmakers react to Trump ordering federal funding freeze
President Trump's memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.CBS News - 1d -
Democrats urge delay on Trump budget office nominee in response to funding freeze
Senate Democrats are demanding Republicans postpone a vote scheduled for Thursday on Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, after the budget office ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration orders federal funding freeze on loans, grants and more aid
The freeze could have wide-ranging implications, with the White House noting that $3 trillion was spent in 2024 on federal assistance programs.CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration targets thousands of programs in funding freeze
A new memo from the Office of Management and Budget reveals the potential scope of the Trump administration's plans to freeze federal funding.Politico - 2d -
A make-or-break week for Trump's nominees: From the Politics Desk
After Pete Hegseth squeaked through the Senate by the thinnest possible margin, it will be another critical week for President Donald Trump’s nominees.NBC News - 2d -
Trump's move to freeze Biden-approved funding draws howls from Democrats
Democrats are sounding the alarm over President Trump's move to freeze funding approved in two of President Biden's signature laws. Trump issued an executive order pausing the disbursement of funds ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump's latest float: Major disaster relief changes: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump targeted FEMA on his first trip since taking office, visiting states that have been hit by natural disasters.NBC News - 5d -
Trump's bid to expand presidential power hits its first snag: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 6d -
A Democratic split-screen for the new Trump term: From the Politics Desk
Bills on abortion and immigration provided a glimpse into how Democrats will approach the second Donald Trump presidency.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump's Jan. 6 pardons split the GOP: From the Politics Desk
Of all the executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office, the one that reverberated the most across Washington was his move to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump said letter from Biden left in Resolute Desk was ‘inspirational’
President Trump on Tuesday said that the letter the former President Biden left him in the Resolute Desk was inspirational and nice, saying he appreciated the outreach. “It was a very nice letter. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
A tale of two Trump speeches: From the Politics Desk
America got a long look Monday at two Donald Trumps, one in his official inaugural address and one in a free-wheeling second speech inside the Capitol.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk
After Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership after a brief revolt from the right, he’s now drawing ire from the opposite wing of the Republican Party.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
The politics of the California fires are already looming large for both parties: From the Politics Desk
As officials race to get the California wild fires under control, the politics of disaster relief already looms large for both political parties.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk
After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Mark Zuckerberg's shift to the right was months in the making: From the Politics Desk
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political shift to the right ahead of the new Trump administration was months in the making.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk
Mike Johnson won re-election as House speaker with a boost from Donald Trump, but his challenges with a narrow Republican majority are only beginning.NBC News - Jan. 3