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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 -
Trump’s strict foreign funding freeze sparks panic among international aid groups
Nearly 60 senior USAID employees were placed on leave.ABC News - 2d -
Democrats question legality of Trump freeze on federal grants
Democrats are sounding “extreme alarm” over a recent memo issued by the Trump administration directing federal agencies to temporarily pause disbursement of loans, grants and other financial ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration puts freeze on federal grants and loans pending review
The Trump administration ordered a sweeping freeze on all federal grants, loans and other financial aid, according to a memo issued on Monday. The temporary pause, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. ...CBS News - 2d -
Eye Opener: New directives from Trump administration to freeze trillions in federal aid
New directives from the White House freeze trillions of dollars in federal aid and target transgender troops in the military. Also, tech stocks plummet as a Chinese startup stuns the artificial ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration freezes nearly all federal grants and loans
President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze of nearly all federal financial assistance and activities including "foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI woke gender ideology, and the Green ...NBC News - 2d -
White House orders freeze on federal aid to focus on Trump's conservative agenda
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on domestic and foreign federal aid in a sweeping effort to stop government funding for causes that don't fit with his agenda.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 firing government watchdogs is ‘clear violation of law’, says Adam Schiff
US senator adds to chorus of criticism of president, who fired inspectors at departments including state and defense. Donald Trump ’s firing of more than a dozen independent federal government ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump's federal hiring freeze sparks concerns about veterans' care
President Trump’s new federal hiring freeze has congressional lawmakers and former service members worried that operations at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities will be hindered. The ...The Hill - 4d -
Sen. Elissa Slotkin questions if Hegseth will be loyal to the Constitution over Trump
Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin appeared Sunday on ABC News' "This Week," where she explained why she voted against confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.ABC News - 4d -
Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.CBS News - 5d -
Trump signs actions curtailing federal funding for abortion
President Trump on Friday took a pair of actions to limit U.S. government funding for abortions, reversing some of the Biden administration's efforts to increase access to the procedure. Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
Birthright citizenship explained: Legal experts weigh in on recent controversy
NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah speaks with legal experts on the history of birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.NBC News - 6d -
Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House
President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of somehow serving a third term in office.CNBC - 6d -
DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.CBS News - 6d -
Supreme Court reinstates federal anti-money laundering law
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to reinstate a federal anti-money laundering law at the federal government’s request as a legal challenge proceeds in a lower court. The court’s emergency stay ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump's definition of 'male,' 'female' criticized by medical and legal experts
President Trump issued an executive order declaring that the U.S. government would only recognize a person’s sex assigned at birth.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Will Trump's immigration orders clash with the Constitution?
Lawsuits over President Trump's immigration orders are already being filed by organizations advocating for the rights of immigrants affected. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law
Thailand will soon be the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to legalize same-sex marriage.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law
It is a big day many in Thailand's LGBTQ+ community have long been waiting for, as couples celebrate a law giving them the same legal rights as married heterosexualsABC News - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims
Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s “department of government ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Moderna Gets $590 Million of Federal Funding For Influenza Vaccines
The package will provide additional support for late-stage development and licensure of pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccines, the company saidThe Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Vanguard to pay more than $100 million to SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
The payment stems from a 2020 change by Vanguard that led to redemptions in one class of target date funds.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Vanguard fined more than $100 million by SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
Asset management giant Vanguard has been fined more than $100 million to settle charges related to disclosures around target date investment funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations Linked to Retirement Funds
The SEC said a lack of notifications by Vanguard drove higher capital gains tax bills for many retail investors.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
NAACP Legal Defense Fund report finds Trump AG pick Pam Bondi ‘undermined’ voting rights
Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ), has a history of “undermining” voting rights, according to a report opposing Bondi from the NAACP’s Legal Defense ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams to pay record Georgia fine for violating state campaign laws
The nonprofit agreed to pay a $300,000 fine over its spending in support of the Georgia Democrat's candidacy during the 2018 governor's race.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
The class-action suit against Israel's funding defies law and logic
Their case is entirely without legal merit.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
American Airlines ESG investing strategy violated federal law, judge rules
A federal judge in one of the country’s most conservative district courts ruled Friday that American Airlines unlawfully incorporated environmental and sustainable governance (ESG) factors into its ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
No one is above the law — except Trump
By artifice, luck, disinformation and extraordinary political success, Trump has shown that the only verdict that counts is in the court of public opinion.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and New York remain intact.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3
