Trump, OMB memo

Federal judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding despite OMB rescission
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo
The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance with the agenda of President Donald Trump.
Trump administration rescinds OMB memo that imposed illegal freeze on federal spending
The Trump administration rescinded its controversial memo ordering a freeze on federal aid and grant programs Wednesday but insisted it would still follow through on plans to pause certain types of federal spending. The Department of Transportation's new leader has called for fuel economy standards that align with President Donald Trump's policies.
Congressional Democrats take victory lap over OMB rescinding aid freeze memo
Congressional Democrats are celebrating the White House rescinding a memorandum that announced a freeze on federal aid for dozens of programs as a Democratic takedown, with members being encouraged to keep highlighting the issue as a “Republican Ripoff.
Judge signals toward granting Dem challenge to OMB freeze after order rescinded
A federal judge said Wednesday he plans to grant a group of Democratic attorneys general’s request to block President Trump’s freeze on federal aid, even though the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo was rescinded amid confusion earlier in the day.
Democrats Demand Trump Revoke Russel Vought's OMB Nomination After Freeze
Senate Democrats demanded President Donald Trump pull Russel Vought's nomination as the Office of Management and Budget director, who they say authored the administration's memo issuing a federal funding freeze.
Republicans advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote
Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the ...
White House still committed to freezing ‘woke’ funds despite rescinding OMB memo
The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, ...
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Capito: Paused OMB financial assistance freeze creates uncertainty
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday she believes that a federal grant assistance freeze now under a court-ordered ...
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Committee approves OMB pick despite Dem boycott
The Trump administration rescinded the explanatory OMB memo Wednesday but made clear that the administration was still ...
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New York Note: OMB Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Financial Assistance Programs
Matthew Vaeth, the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), distributed a Memorandum to all federal department and agency leaders, instituting a temporary pause on nearly all ...
EPA halts fund disbursement under OMB memo
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has halted disbursement of federal aid as part of an order from the White House ...