Does Trump's Freeze on Federal Aid Impact SNAP Benefits? What We Know
While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP benefits are in a gray area. Experts interpret the ambiguous language in the memo as potentially impacting programs administered through state and local governments.
Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding throws local aid organizations into uncertainty
The Trump administration’s plan to implement a sweeping freeze of federal aid sparked immediate confusion, uncertainty and downright panic among nonprofits, local governments and other groups, many of which provide aid and services to some of the most at-need residents in Southern California.
Trump's funding freeze gives consumers reason to be uncertain, but how much will it hurt?
Consumer sentiment fell in January for the first time in six months, according to U-M survey. What's next as Trump creates more uncertainty?
Trump Says Funding Freeze Was Targeted at Waste and Fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a temporary freeze on certain discretionary spending announced by his administration a day earlier was meant to give time to the government to identify instances of improper spending.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded.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 After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Trump rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course
The White House order freezing federal grants caused mass chaos and confusion across Washington, appearing to imperil government programs that fund schools, provide housing and en
Trump Orders 'Emergency Price Relief' on Housing—What Does It Mean?
Hours after his inauguration for a second term on Monday, President Donald Trump ordered the executive branch to "deliver ...
Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks
President Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which ...
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Trump Fires Wave Of Inspectors General Amid Ongoing ‘Deep State’ Purge
“It’s a purge of independent watchdogs in the middle of the night. Inspectors general are charged with rooting out government ...
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Trump’s HUD Nominee Calls for “Millions More Homes”
During a confirmation hearing, Eric Scott Turner said his priority as secretary would be increasing the supply of affordable ...
Trump's HUD pick plans to boost 'Opportunity Zones' for housing. Will more CT units get built?
Scott Turner, Trump's HUD pick, plans to adjust Opportunity Zones to boost housing development, focusing on tax incentives.
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‘A step in the wrong direction’: President Trump’s funding freeze shakes up Indian Country
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
The homeless population is increasing. Will Trump's second term make it worse?
When Trump was first inaugurated in January 2017, there were about 550,000 homeless people nationwide, according to an annual ...
Beyond Trump Org: Real estate players and plans in Trump’s second term
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, joined by a number of real estate allies in his cabinet for his second term.
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Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
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HUD awards Baltimore City $33 million in grants amid Mayor's funding freeze claims
Maryland Democratic leaders have been critical of a January 27 memo issued by President Donald Trump's Office of Budget and ...