Tag #Federal Spending

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OMB Pauses Federal Financial Assistance Programs

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) temporarily paused all federal grant, loan, and financial assistance programs starting January 28, 2025, at 5 PM, to align spending with President Trump's priorities, requiring agencies to submit program details to OMB by February 10, 2025.

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Trump Administration Halts Federal Spending, Impact on Student Aid Unclear

The Trump administration temporarily suspended broad federal spending, potentially impacting student loan forgiveness and aid programs, though Pell Grants and Direct loans are unaffected; a review will occur by February 10, 2025.

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Older Americans Act Funding in Jeopardy After Political Dispute

The Older Americans Act, including programs like Meals on Wheels, faces an uncertain future after being dropped from a spending bill due to a political dispute involving President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, jeopardizing its reauthorization and potentially leading to substantial budget cuts.

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"DOGE Targets $2 Trillion in US Budget Cuts, Sparking Foreign Aid Debate"

"Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to cut $2 trillion from the U.S. budget, with a focus on foreign aid, sparking debate among lawmakers about the impact on domestic and international affairs."

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Trump Administration Freezes Federal Grants, Centralizing Power Through OMB

President Trump's administration froze federal grants targeting LGBTQ+ issues, civil rights, energy, and environmental policies, reflecting a broader strategy to control federal spending through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and potentially leading to constitutional challenges.

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Musk and Ramaswamy's $2 Billion Federal Budget Cut Plan Faces Challenges

Billionaire duo Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-heads of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), plan to cut $2 billion from the federal budget by targeting specific agencies and programs, despite experts' skepticism and the constraints of mandatory spending.

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House Rejects Spending Bill, Triggering Federal Shutdown

The House rejected a compromise spending bill, triggering a federal government shutdown before Christmas due to Republican concerns over the national debt and the bill's inclusion of a two-year debt limit extension. 38 Republicans voted against the bill, despite support from advisory Department of G...

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