Trump, OMB memo

Federal judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding despite OMB rescission
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
Trump administration rescinds OMB memo that imposed illegal freeze on federal spending
The Trump administration rescinded its controversial memo ordering a freeze on federal aid and grant programs Wednesday but insisted it would still follow through on plans to pause certain types of federal spending. The Department of Transportation's new leader has called for fuel economy standards that align with President Donald Trump's policies.
Judge signals toward granting Dem challenge to OMB freeze after order rescinded
A federal judge said Wednesday he plans to grant a group of Democratic attorneys general’s request to block President Trump’s freeze on federal aid, even though the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo was rescinded amid confusion earlier in the day.
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.
Democrats Demand Trump Revoke Russel Vought's OMB Nomination After Freeze
Senate Democrats demanded President Donald Trump pull Russel Vought's nomination as the Office of Management and Budget director, who they say authored the administration's memo issuing a federal funding freeze.
Republicans advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote
Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the ...
White House still committed to freezing ‘woke’ funds despite rescinding OMB memo
The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, ...
OMB nominee clears next hurdle to confirmation
The panel voted 11-0 to move Vought’s nomination to the floor — a vote made up entirely of Republicans, as Democrats announced earlier that they would be boycotting the meeting.
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Committee approves OMB pick despite Dem boycott
The Trump administration rescinded the explanatory OMB memo Wednesday but made clear that the administration was still ...
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‘Screwed Up Bigly’: Stephen Miller Slammed After Calling OMB Funding Freeze a ‘Dumb Media Hoax’
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s White House Deputy Chief of Staff, is under fire after appearing repeatedly to ...
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Capito: Paused OMB financial assistance freeze creates uncertainty
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday she believes that a federal grant assistance freeze now under a court-ordered ...
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Analysis of OMB’s Temporary Funding Pause
Jan. 27, President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum (“memo”) directing all federal departments ...
Ocasio-Cortez: OMB reversal ‘is Trump’s first major loss’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) rescission of its funding freeze memo ...