A second federal judge appears ready to issue an order blocking the Trump administration from freezing funding on grant and loan programs, despite a move by the Office of Management and Budget to rescind a controversial memo Wednesday just before the hearing.

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the Trump administration appeared to still be pursuing the "pause" on federal grants even though the Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo authorizing the freeze.

Several of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will face confirmation hearings today as the president continues to forge ahead with his agenda.

Multiple groups called on the Senate to reject President Trump’s pick for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, Russell Vought. In three separate letters, the Coalition for Sensible

The Senate Budget Committee on Thursday advanced Russell Vought’s nomination as Office of Management and Budget director, despite the panel’s 10 Democrats skipping the vote in protest.

Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the meeting to protest the administration’s recent efforts to freeze

The Trump administration, days after issuing a memo that froze federal spending on grants and loans, backpedaled Wednesday intending to “end any confusion” but instead only added to

The Laken Riley Act, also known as H.R. 29, was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025, the first day of the new Congress fully controlled by the GOP. Critics say it will do l

The 23 state attorneys general involved in the suit will now draft a temporary restraining order, and the Trump administration will need to respond.

In a memo issued Monday, acting Office of Management and Budget director Matthew J. Vaeth instructed federal agencies to halt all activities related to federal financial assistance, leaving questions about the legality and long-term impact of the directive.

The White House’s Office of Management and Budget sent this document to government agencies listing about 2,600 programs that were under review.