As some Medicaid sites freeze up, White House acts to clarify pause on grants and programs
The White House Office of Management and Budget says its program freeze is limited, but states report widespread disruption in online Medicaid portals.
Democrats sue White House budget office over federal grant freeze
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced legal action against the White House budget office Tuesday over its directive to freeze federal assistance while reviewing whether
Medicaid, SBA loans, student loans, SNAP: What is and isn’t affected by Trump’s freeze on federal grants?
The Trump administration offered some clarification after issuing a freeze on federal grants and loans. But many programs remain in limbo. Monday’s memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pausing federal grants and loans set off a scramble in Washington and across the nation as administrators and individuals tried to figure out how the order would affect funding,
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.
White House rescission of federal aid freeze memo sparks confusion and court scrutiny
The Trump administration‘s Office of Management and Budget rescinded its memo to freeze federal aid spending, though it could be blocked in court for a second time after contradictory statements from the White House insisted the freeze is still in effect.
White House abruptly backs off Trump's federal funding freeze after lawsuits and outrage
Two-sentence memo ends days-long threats that sent officials, agencies and nonprofits into tailspin over ‘unconstitutional’ threats
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Trump Budget Nominee Says He’s Proud of Legislation That Doubled Extreme Poverty
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Judge pauses Trump’s federal funding freeze as confusion and frustration spread
A federal judge has paused a sweeping new plan from the Trump administration to halt categories of federal spending.
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Senator Ron Wyden: National Security Threats Will Inform Federal Privacy Law
Senator Ron Wyden, speaking Sunday at the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting in Palm Springs, detailed his stance on data privacy, a federal privacy law, consumer data brokers and, for good measure, ...
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Wyden touts the virtues of ‘chutzpah’ in new book
Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) says Congress sometimes resembles ... “We’re all flawed — those who put themselves out there to run for office are inherently flawed,” he added.
Trump has issued a freeze on grants and loans. Here’s what it means for your bottom line
Financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the Green New Deal’ will ...
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YVYV: Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses new book and new role in Congress
We have made it a point to interview members of Oregon's northwest congressional delegation throughout the years so you know what they're working on in D.C. Long-time U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has ...