White House defends dramatic federal funding freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vehemently defended the administration’s sweeping freeze on federal aid, arguing Tuesday in her first press briefing that it was critical to scrutinize the scope…
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt vows to hold media accountable for “lies”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at the White House on Jan. 28. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took on a combative tone with the…
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Does Trump Have the Power to Block Spending That Congress Has Authorized?
President Trump has moved aggressively to block the government from disbursing funds authorized by Congress for a range of programs, potentially seizing power from the legislative branch to wield greater…
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White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant…
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White House Says It Is Opening Briefing Room to “Podcasters, Social Media Influencers and Content Creators”
Big changes are coming to the Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing of the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, making her debut behind the podium Tuesday, announced…
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Man Pardoned in Jan. 6 Riot Is Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy During Traffic Stop
A man who received a pardon from President Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy on…
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Trump’s effort to withhold federal funding will trigger ‘imminent legal action’
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s attempt to withhold federal funding is fueling a long-brewing legal battle over the core constitutional principle that Congress gets to decide how to spend taxpayer…
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The Federal Funding Pause Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants
The U.S. Department of Education said in a statement on Tuesday morning that the memo sent to government agencies the day before calling for a broad pause on federal spending…
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Trump funding freeze challenged in lawsuit by nonprofits, small business group
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as reporters ask questions aboard Air Force One during a flight from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Miami, Florida, U.S., January 25, 2025. Three non-profit…
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Trump’s spending pause creates chaos in Colorado
Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios The Trump administration halted federal grants and financial assistance programs Tuesday, sparking widespread confusion and throwing Colorado budgets into chaos. State of play: The extent of the…
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