Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects
The pause affects billions of dollars and is delaying home repairs, factory construction and other projects, many in states that voted Republican.
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Hakeem Jeffries wants funding freeze 'choked off' in spending deal
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Judge Further Blocks White House Spending Freeze
The restraining order, along with a similar directive by another judge from Friday, amounted to a rebuke of the move as an overreach that likely lacked legitimate authority.The New York Times - 14h -
Trump aid spending freeze halts leading malaria vaccine programme
Global collaboration with US researchers likely to be set back by years, including on spread of drug-resistant HIV. A flagship programme to create malaria vaccines has been halted by the Trump ...The Guardian - 2d -
Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze
Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater risk. Leaders and environmental advocates in the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Judge Blocks Trump’s Federal Spending Freeze in 22 states
The temporary restraining order will hold against Trump’s memo ordering a federal freeze.Inc. - 3d -
Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines
There is a long, bipartisan history of attempts to rein in spending and address concerns about government inefficiencies, though the parties have grown increasingly divided about what to cut.The New York Times - 3d -
Green energy projects adding to Sami people's climate woes: Amnesty
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Trump’s First Two Weeks Have Thrown U.S. Climate Spending Into Chaos
Executive orders and announcements by President Trump have put billions of dollars in U.S. climate commitments into question.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing
The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.The New York Times - 4d -
Despite Trump’s spending freeze, federal workers’ legal duties are clear
Those who continue distributing appropriated funds despite the freeze order are standing on firm legal ground.The Hill - 4d -
The White House Pulled Back Its Spending Freeze
Also, Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 5d -
Thursday Briefing: Trump Reverses Spending Freeze
Plus, celebrating the Lunar New Year.The New York Times - 5d -
White House revokes memo freezing federal aid. Trump will try to block spending in other ways.
Democrats said the move was an unconstitutional seizure of power over the federal budget and warned of disruptions in funding to local police, domestic violence shelters, food programs and more.MarketWatch - 5d -
White House aide says spending freeze isn't being rescinded despite memo
The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance is not actually ...The Hill - 5d -
White House rescinds attempt to freeze federal aid spending
The Trump administration has rescinded an order attempting to put a widespread freeze on federal aid spending. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports from Capitol Hill on the order and the initial confusion ...NBC News - 5d -
White House rescinds spending freeze on federal loans and grants
Press secretary insists administration isn’t backing down on fight to curb what they consider government waste. US politics live – latest updates A US judge granted a restraining order to stop ...The Guardian - 5d -
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.Wired - 5d -
Trump’s freeze on science grants will delay lifesaving cures and cost jobs
When research is stopped, or even paused, it has real effects on our lives.The Hill - 5d -
Democrats Find a Voice in Opposition to Trump’s Funding Halt
In their first unified opposition to President Trump, Democrats across the ideological spectrum accused him of preying on the nation’s most vulnerable citizens by denying them government aid.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump's aid freeze frozen
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden-appointed judge holds up Trump aid freeze A federal judge blocked President ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s spending freeze roils Capitol Hill
The Trump administration’s expansive freeze on federal grants and other executive spending roiled Washington on Tuesday, drawing howls from Democrats — and a few well-placed Republicans — who say ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d -
A Judge Temporarily Blocked Trump’s Spending Freeze
Also, the U.S. urged its citizens to leave Congo. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 6d -
How the Trump Administration Is Scrutinizing Federal Spending
A sweeping directive from the Office of Management and Budget requires federal agencies to subject hundreds of grant programs to ideological litmus tests.The New York Times - 6d -
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'Just give [Trump] a little time': Republican senator reacts to federal spending freeze confusion
Sen. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) tells NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin in an exclusive interview that he supports a broad freezing of funds for federal programs.NBC News - 6d -
Wednesday Briefing: Trump’s Funding Freeze
Plus, renovations at the Louvre.The New York Times - 6d -
Democrats to hold ‘emergency’ meeting on Trump’s spending freeze
House Democratic leaders have arranged an “emergency” meeting of the full caucus on Wednesday in response to President Trump’s decision to freeze a large chunk of federal spending. The meeting, ...The Hill - 6d -
Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants
Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump halts new renewables on public lands
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pauses renewables approvals on public land, water The Trump administration is pausing approvals for new renewable energy ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
A look at Trump's NATO spending targets
Presented by Lockheed Martin — The U.S. spends around 3 percent of economic output on defense {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Unpacking Trump's push ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
A Judge Halted Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
Also, the Sacklers increased their settlement offer, with a catch. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump administration halts NIH grant-making process
Scientific researchers are concerned after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) abruptly canceled numerous meetings essential to the fellowship and grant approval process earlier this week. ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
How Trump's AI project will impact Americans
President Trump's artificial intelligence infrastructure plan establishes money for data centers around the U.S. where vast amounts of energy will be channeled to power the technology. Reece ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump announces $500 billion AI infrastructure project
President Trump announced a $500 billion investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure on his first full day in office. His announcement was made alongside the heads of three leading ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Stirewalt: Will Trump invest his political capital or spend it?
Do you feel like “sunlight is pouring over the entire world?” It probably depends on whether you voted for the man who offered those sentiments about his own reascendance to the presidency this ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban
Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Treasury Says Pandemic Spending Saved Jobs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration’s stimulus checks reduced major downside risks.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Gingrich: Trump 'trying to project' strength with Greenland talk
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) says President-elect Trump is attempting to project strength with his recent remarks about the U.S. acquiring Greenland from Denmark, comments that have not ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Manhattan DA opposes Trump's bid to halt sentencing
The Manhattan district attorney's office said Monday it opposes any suspension of President-elect Trump's Jan. 10 sentencing on his New York criminal conviction ahead of his return to the White ...The Hill - Jan. 6
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For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.The New York Times - 1d -
Canada Gets 30-Day Tariff Delay as Trump and Trudeau Reach Border Deal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a call with President Trump said Canada was already implementing an existing ambitious plan to beef up border security with more personnel and technology.The New York Times - 1h -
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Mexico managed to temporarily avoid President Trump’s threatened 25 percent tariffs by making promises on border security, but it is unclear if the country can fulfill its pledge.The New York Times - 1h -
Who Will Govern Postwar Gaza? Four Competing Models Are Emerging.
Hamas still controls most of the enclave, but Israel holds some key areas. International oversight could also be expanded, while the Palestinian Authority has presented itself as another alternative.The New York Times - 19h -
Pro-Russia Ukrainian Is Killed in Moscow Blast, Russian Media Says
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