Democrats Demand Spending Guarantees From Trump to Avoid Government Shutdown
Congressional Democrats are demanding guarantees from President Trump that he will spend all appropriated funds in a new spending bill to prevent a government shutdown on March 14, citing the 1974 Impoundment Control Act and concerns over potential impoundment.
Democrats Demand Spending Guarantees From Trump to Avoid Government Shutdown
Congressional Democrats are demanding guarantees from President Trump that he will spend all appropriated funds in a new spending bill to prevent a government shutdown on March 14, citing the 1974 Impoundment Control Act and concerns over potential impoundment.
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48% Bias Score
Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Pause
Democratic state attorneys general and nonprofits filed lawsuits against the Trump administration on Tuesday for temporarily halting almost all federal assistance, citing violations of federal law and the potential for widespread harm across various programs.
Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Pause
Democratic state attorneys general and nonprofits filed lawsuits against the Trump administration on Tuesday for temporarily halting almost all federal assistance, citing violations of federal law and the potential for widespread harm across various programs.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Halts Congressionally Approved Funds, Defying Impoundment Control Act
President Trump signed an executive order halting congressionally approved funds for infrastructure and climate initiatives, potentially violating the Impoundment Control Act; his nominee, Vought, refused to confirm the administration would follow the Act, setting up a potential legal battle.
Trump Halts Congressionally Approved Funds, Defying Impoundment Control Act
President Trump signed an executive order halting congressionally approved funds for infrastructure and climate initiatives, potentially violating the Impoundment Control Act; his nominee, Vought, refused to confirm the administration would follow the Act, setting up a potential legal battle.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Vought as OMB Director Amidst Impoundment Act Dispute
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director by a 53-47 vote, despite Democratic opposition rooted in his views on the Impoundment Control Act and a controversial OMB memo, which has since been rescinded.
Senate Confirms Vought as OMB Director Amidst Impoundment Act Dispute
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director by a 53-47 vote, despite Democratic opposition rooted in his views on the Impoundment Control Act and a controversial OMB memo, which has since been rescinded.
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48% Bias Score
Lawsuits Target Trump Administration's Federal Funding Pause
Democratic state attorneys general and nonprofits filed lawsuits on Tuesday against the Trump administration's temporary pause on nearly all federal assistance, citing potential violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the 1974 Impoundment Control Act; the pause impacts numerous programs a...
Lawsuits Target Trump Administration's Federal Funding Pause
Democratic state attorneys general and nonprofits filed lawsuits on Tuesday against the Trump administration's temporary pause on nearly all federal assistance, citing potential violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the 1974 Impoundment Control Act; the pause impacts numerous programs a...
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52% Bias Score