Sen Welch of Vermont Discusses Fema Disaster Aid Amid Trump Administrations Federal Cuts
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Trump Administration Deepens Pressure on Federal Workers to Resign
Rattled civil servants struggled with whether to leave their posts in advance of a Thursday deadline as Elon Musk continued his push through agencies.The New York Times - 15h -
Newsom to Meet With Trump as He Seeks Federal Aid for Fire Relief
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, has tried to cooperate with President Trump as he seeks federal aid for wildfire relief.The New York Times - 1d -
Sen. McConnell on plans amid President Trump's onslaught of executive orders
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who's had a contentious relationship with President Trump, says that he plans to speak out for what he believes in, but will likely support most of the administration's goals.CBS News - 3d -
Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “We need a FEMA that looks like ...The Hill - 5d -
Second judge blocks Trump's federal aid funding freeze
A judge sided with a coalition of 22 states and temporarily blocked a federal aid funding freeze directed by the White House — the second such order this week.NBC News - 5d -
Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.ABC News - 5d -
Judge formally blocks Trump’s federal aid freeze
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s federal aid freeze Friday, finding that Democratic state attorneys general who sued are likely to prevail in their claims that it is illegal. U.S. ...The Hill - 5d -
We need to have a discussion about disaster relief and the federal government
President Trump's suggestion that California should receive disaster aid with conditions attached has sparked debate, with some arguing that the federal government should not provide relief money ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
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 - Jan. 29 -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to pause federal aid spending
A federal district judge on Tuesday issued a one-week administrative stay in a case challenging the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal aid. The Trump administration says its plan to ...NBC News - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 28 -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid minutes before it was set to go into effect late Tuesday afternoon. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan said she was ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
IS fighters in Syria could break free amid Trump aid cut, terrorism expert warns
Prediction by ex M16 counter-terror director comes as security paused around two main detention facilities. Donald Trump has thrown into doubt the security and administration of the main two ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
States lose access to Medicaid payment portal amid Trump federal aid freeze
State Medicaid programs across the country are reporting they've lost access to federal payment portals one day after President Trump announced a freeze on federal grants and aid. On Monday, acting ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Trump's memo pausing federal aid is causing panic, Schumer says
President Trump's memo calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance is causing concerns among lawmakers. Entities that count on the aid are also alarmed. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 28 -
Trump administration pauses all federal grants and loans
The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 28 -
Trump Administration Fires Prosecutors Who Aided Jack Smith Investigations
The termination of more than a dozen lawyers who worked with the special counsel, Jack Smith, came hours after the department’s most senior career official was reassigned.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump orders review of Fema after saying disaster agency ‘is not good’
Council including defense and homeland security secretaries will report within 180 days on future of agency. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA
President Donald Trump toured disaster zones in North Carolina and California in his first official trip since retaking the White House. During the visits, Trump said he was considering dismantling ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
How could Trump target FEMA amid wildfire damage in L.A. area?
President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump considering major changes at FEMA, removes Fauci's federal security detail
President Trump said Friday he was planning to sign an executive order that could lead to an overhaul, or elimination, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "Face the Nation" moderator ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Former FEMA regional administrator breaks down its role during disaster events
President Trump suggested getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and letting individual states coordinate disaster responses. Former FEMA regional administrator Thomas Sivak joins ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump says FEMA has been a "disaster" as he visits Hurricane Helene survivors
President Trump visited Hurricane Helene survivors after surveying damage in North Carolina. Mr. Trump will also visit California as wildfire victims seek more federal aid.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question
While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized California’s Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree.
“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump: 'Big discussion' coming on FEMA's future
Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump: 'Big discussion' coming on FEMA's future President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
‘Setting us up for catastrophe’: alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency
The president is now setting his sights on Fema, the agency responsible for helping Americans after major disasters. Donald Trump has suggested paring back or even dismantling the federal response ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources
President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump offers sharp criticism on FEMA: 'Big discussion' coming on agency's future
President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, suggesting at one point states should handle their own response to natural disasters but still ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers
The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Sen. Klobuchar to ABC’s Muir: What Trump and Biden discussed in the limo
The Minnesota Democrat was in the car when they rode to the Capitol.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
As Los Angeles-area wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
House Republicans and Trump discuss tying California wildfire aid to debt ceiling
The current California fires could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.Politico - Jan. 13 -
Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers
The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
FEMA director discusses federal response to massive Palisades Fire
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the federal government's response to the Palisades Fire, which has burned over 17,000 acres in Los Angeles County and left ...CBS News - Jan. 9