Funding Freeze Choked

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

Trump’s strict foreign funding freeze sparks panic among international aid groups

Nearly 60 senior USAID employees were placed on leave.

ABC News - 6d

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 - 6d

Trump’s Freezing Spree, and an ‘Invisible Threat’ in L.A.

Plus, DeepSeek shocks the A.I. giants.

The New York Times - 6d

Fears for hundreds of uni jobs due to funding gap

Meetings are being held amid concern that hundreds of jobs are under threat at Cardiff University.

BBC News - 6d

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 - Jan. 27

Hiring Freeze Creates Confusion and Concern at F.B.I.

President Trump’s directive is supposed to exempt national security and public safety positions, but the F.B.I. has put an immediate hiring freeze in place.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

The waning of active funds is drying up the IPO market

The natural buyers of new equity have suffered relentless outflows

Financial Times - Jan. 25

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 - Jan. 24

Trump bans funding for groups that aid abortion overseas

President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.

CBS News - Jan. 24

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 - Jan. 25

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers testifies that he didn't choke or shove his accuser

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has finished testifying in his assault and battery trial after denying he choked or shoved his accuser

ABC News - Jan. 24

Pats' Peppers testifies he didn't choke accuser

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers finished testifying Friday in his assault and battery trial by denying he choked or shoved his accuser.

ESPN - Jan. 24

The Laken Riley Act is a good start, but it needs funding

Congress to provide the government with the funds it needs to enforce the mandatory detention provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The Hill - Jan. 21

Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze

US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for Taipei

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC told

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the government planned to rebuild the NHS.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation

It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the world

Financial Times - Jan. 19

Bond funds are offering a ‘double whammy’ for investors

Many of these funds are trading at deep discounts and may have tempting distribution yields

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Schools could close for freezing winter weather

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Trump inauguration moved indoors because of freezing temperatures

President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony is being moved indoors because of expected bitter cold Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are expected to be sworn in ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost

Funds outperform their default peers over the past decade

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Sub-freezing temperatures, sunshine forecast for Trump inauguration

Sub-freezing temperatures and sunshine are forecast for President-elect Trump’s inauguration Monday. The bitter cold follows a period of wintry weather in the Washington area that featured a few ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

'Manhandled and choked' - Tanzanian activist recounts abduction

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

Bengals' Burton allegedly choked, hit woman

Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute where he choked and hit his ex-girlfriend, according to a police incident report.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales

The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round

The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions

Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.