Alabama nonprofits relieved after White House rescinds federal funding freeze
VOCAL Executive Director Wanda Miller said the freeze could have had jarring implications for the nonprofit aimed at assisting violent crime victims.
White House rescinded funding memo after GOP senators ‘hit the ceiling’
The White House budget office rescinded a memo ordering a broad freeze on federal grants and loans after Republican senators “hit the ceiling” over the order, which caught them completely by
White House orders freeze on federal aid to focus on Trump's conservative agenda
The order sparked quick pushback from Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, who said Trump was trampling on the power of the purse given to Congress.
The White House Pulled Back Its Spending Freeze
The White House rescinded an order today that froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans in an effort to purge the government of what President Trump has called a “woke” ideology. The directive had been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
White House cancels freeze on assistance
President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
White House aide says spending freeze isn’t being rescinded despite memo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 not actually an end to curbing government spending.
White House trying to curb confusion over proposed funding freeze
The White House is trying to curb confusion over President Trump’s order to freeze federal grant spending as political experts describe the first 10 days of his current term as a bit chaotic. This comes after Trump signed a slew of executive orders,
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President Donald Trump's budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
US: Democrats celebrate decision to rescind federal aid freeze
Donald Trump's executive orders have stirred up a storm, especially the freeze on federal funding that Trump ordered on Monday. In just a matter of days, the White House retracted a memo ordering the freeze to end any confusion.
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was set to appear in court for a second straight day to defend the policy.
Is the US spending $50 million for condoms for Hamas? Here are the facts behind White House claim
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, called the alleged aid “a preposterous waste of taxpayer money.” ...
University of South Alabama sends letters to students regarding federal grants freeze
The University of South Alabama sent out an email to students, faculty and staff saying they are monitoring the situation.
Birmingham mayor’s comments against Trump could unleash White House ire, some say
As Mayor Randall Woodfin’s comments makes political news and social media waves around the country, some in Birmingham ...
White House blames "outage" for locking out Medicaid, Head Start, health centers from funding site
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
White House pauses federal grant, loan other assistance programs
The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs at the Office of Management and Budget, prompting criticism from congressional Democrats.
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Karoline Leavitt, youngest-ever White House press secretary, holds first briefing
Karoline Leavitt faced reporters for the first time as White House press secretary on Tuesday. At 27, she's the youngest person to hold the job.
Alabama’s only LEGO store to open soon
This location, which will be located at 320 The Bridge St, Ste 124, will be the only LEGO store in the state. Previously, a ...
Colombia accepting deported migrants after Trump’s tariff threat, White House says
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on ...