White House Budget Freeze Tried to Flip Script on Busted Budget Process
Presidents from both parties, including Trump, have let the budget grow and grow. The White House is trying to make changes on its own.
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.
White House tries to clarify Trump federal spending freeze as confusion spreads
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
Confusion Over Federal Funding Freeze Marks First White House Briefing, Hours Before Judge Blocks It
A federal judge blocked the funding freeze from going into effect, after a day in which Trump's White House scrambled to contain confusion.
White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants
The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs.
White House looks to pause federal grants, loans: What it means for you
President Donald Trump has frozen federal funding. Will Medicare and Social Security or Medicaid be affected? Here's what to know.
Trump's chaotic pause of federal grants
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.
White House defends dramatic federal funding freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vehemently defended the administration’s sweeping freeze on federal aid, arguing Tuesday in her first press briefing that it was critical to scrutinize the scope of the government’s spending.
Federal judge blocks White House freeze on 'financial assistance' amid anger, confusion
California will help lead a coalition of states in suing to block a White House budget office order halting "all federal financial assistance."
All federal grants and loan disbursement paused by White House
The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent ...
Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Orders Federal Grants Pause as Firings Reshape Justice Dept.
The White House budget office has ordered a pause in grants, loans and other federal financial assistance, according to a ...
White House Press Conference 2025: How to Watch Karoline Leavitt's Debut
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold the first press conference of President Donald Trump 's new ...
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in ...
What to know about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Karoline Leavitt is set on Tuesday to preside over her first briefing with reporters as press secretary for President Trump’s ...
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to ...
Does Trump Have the Power to Block Spending That Congress Has Authorized?
The White House’s temporary pause on trillions in federal spending could set up a court fight over executive authority and ...
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White House fires Democrats from independent government surveillance board
The White House fired the three Democratic members of a top independent intelligence review board, according to a statement ...