The claim: Trump administration's federal grant freeze would have affected FAFSA
Officials said the order, which was later rescinded, didn't affect FAFSA because the order excluded programs providing direct benefits to individuals.
Economists Warning over Trump's Federal Grant Freeze: 'Catastrophic Shock'
Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Stony Brook University. The federal grant freeze will hurt universities and research institutes, both public and private. This, in turn, will result in the temporary layoff or permanent loss of a significant number of middle class jobs in communities throughout the country.
Trump’s federal grant pause creates confusion over Medicaid funding
The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants sparked chaos and confusion at state Medicaid agencies on Tuesday.
How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze
A sweeping White House order to freeze federal grants and allocations reflects a theory of presidential power that Donald Trump clearly endorsed during his 2024 campaign.
Daily Briefing: Trump's federal spending pause is frozen
In a sweeping order that surpasses the scope of dozens of executive orders Trump has signed, his top budget office directed agencies to pause federal grants on Tues
Trump's federal grant pause is the fulfillment of a longtime campaign promise
Donald Trump promised to do everything he could to challenge a Nixon-era impoundment law. The OMB's grant freeze is likely just the first step.
Trump's chaotic freeze of federal grants | Sidebar
The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann are joined by White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski to discuss President Trump's first week back in office – and what happened the night he decided to fire more than a dozen government inspectors general.
Trump administration orders 'pause' on federal grants, loans. What we know so far.
Federal loans paused after Trump order. See how Mass is affected.
Vaeth, acting director for the federal Office of Management and Budget, set out the Trump’s administration’s reasoning for the freeze: “The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism,
Leavitt defends federal grant, aid pause
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Jan. 28 said "individual assistance" would continue while defending the pause to all federal grants and loans.
Did Trump Freeze Social Security? Federal Funding Pause Explained
An internal memorandum sent on Monday by the Office of Management and Budget ordered federal agencies to pause all grants and loans.
Which Federal Programs Are Under Scrutiny? The Budget Office Named 2,600 of Them.
The Trump administration ordered temporary freezes in funding for programs spanning virtually every part of the government.
How would federal grant freeze affect Columbus? What to know as local leaders seek answers
Government officials and nonprofit organizations across the region are assessing how the freeze on federal funding may affect ...
Judge temporarily blocks policy that would freeze federal grant funding | The Excerpt
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Questions continue about President Trump's 'pause' on some federal programs
The Trump administration's recent pause on certain federal assistance and grant programs has sparked concern and confusion.
Trump issues executive order prioritizing federal funding for school choice programs
It's not yet clear how much the Trump administration can do without Congress to prioritize money for school choice programs.
'Total chaos': Head Start programs in Wisconsin left scrambling after federal grant freeze
The White House said Head Start should not be affected by the federal freeze, but local programs are scrambling to stay open ...
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OPM will grant VERA authority to all agencies, as confusion around ‘deferred resignation’ program continues
With just one week before the deadline, many federal workers are still unclear whether they can trust the Trump administration’s offer, or if they are even eligible for it.
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White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than ...