Karoline Leavitt holds first briefing as Trump's White House press secretary
Trump White House tries to clarify confusion over abrupt federal assistance freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during her first press briefing, faced a barrage of questions on the administration's freeze on federal aid programs.
Trump White House rescinds freeze memo on federal grants, ending feud with Congress
The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.
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Karoline Leavitt insists 'funding freeze' plan still active after Trump rescinds memo
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that the Trump administration's plans for a "funding freeze" were still active after the White House rescinded a memo implementing the policy. According to NBC News,
White House aide says spending freeze isn’t being rescinded despite memo
The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance is
Multiple groups call on Senate to reject Vought nomination
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
White House budget director nominee Vought advances despite Democratic protest
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.
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Confirmation process for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing for Kennedy on January 29, 2025, and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing for Kennedy on January 30, 2025. Kennedy went on to found the Pace University Environmental ...
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Judge blocks Trump federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more aid
A federal judge on Tuesday issued a stay against a White House directive that ordered a spending freeze on federal assistance.
Judge blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze for loans, grants
A federal judge Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping pause on federal funding until at least Feb. 3 after the new White House policy caused significant disruptions to programs that fund schools,
Vought nomination advances despite Democrats’ boycott
The Senate Budget Committee approved Russ Vought’s nomination to be Office of Management and Budget director despite a boycott by Democrats.
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Confirmation process for Kristi Noem for secretary of homeland security
President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) as his nominee for secretary of homeland security on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security ...
JD Vance sits down with Hannity as Trump signs executive order for detention camp at Guantanamo: Live
Robert F Kennedy Jr is the latest of Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet picks to be grilled by Senators as he vies to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The 71-year-old is facing the Senate Finance Committee,
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s funding freeze
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars and cause disruptions in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.