Trump’s OMB Director Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze After Judge Smacks It Down
President Donald Trump's administration performed a rapid about-face on a memo directing a freeze in all federal aid funding, with his acting director of the Office of Management and Budget rescinding the memo the day after a judge blocked its implementation.
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.
White House rescinds memo pausing federal assistance
A new Office of Management and Budget memo walks back the previous directive that caused widespread confusion.
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course
The White House budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing federal grants, according to a copy of a new memo obtained by The Washington Post, after the administration’s move to halt spending earlier this week provoked a backlash.
Trump orders pause on federal grants, loans, according to internal OMB memo
Sources said the Trump White House directed federal agencies to stop distributing loans and grants late Monday until a review is held to ensure the spending meets Trump's agenda.
White House budget office rescinds memo ordering funding freeze after chaos
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.
White House orders freeze on federal aid to focus on Trump's conservative agenda
The order sparked quick pushback from Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, who said Trump was trampling on the power of the purse given to Congress.
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Senate GOP forges ahead with Trump’s budget pick amid funding freeze uproar
Senate Republicans who care about Congress’ spending authority aren’t going to oppose Russ Vought’s nomination to lead OMB as Democrats accuse the White House of curtailing lawmakers’ powers.
Trump White House Rescinds Order Freezing Federal Grants After Widespread Confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country,
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‘Hostage Note’: Trump’s Funding Freeze Will Deliver ‘Greatest Harm’ Says OMB Veteran
President Donald Trump’s massive freeze on what appears to be trillions of dollars of federal aid is being challenged as ...
Read the Memo Pausing Federal Grants and Loans
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget issued a memo ordering a temporary halt to “all federal financial ...
Dems urge GOP to hold OMB nominee until ‘illegal’ freeze resolved
Senate Democrats want to pause Russell Vought’s nomination for Office of Management and Budget director until the Trump ...
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OPM, OMB memo sets deadline for agency leaders’ return-to-office plans
Agency heads have until Feb. 7 to deliver implementation plans, which should include details on revised telework and ...
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Video: Amy Klobuchar Tears Into Matthew Vaeth, Trump’s Acting Director Of OMB Over Funding Freeze Memo
Amy Klobuchar Tears Into Matthew Vaeth, Trump’s Acting Director Of OMB Over Funding Freeze Memo During a Senate Democrats ...