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The Latest Breaking News from The Office of Management and Budget

Fact check: What might Trump’s federal funding freeze stop?

Trump’s funding freeze potentially affects programmes like school meals and cancer trials. What are the consequences?

Al Jazeera

Trump's Attempt to Usurp Congress's Spending Power

The White House's withholding of federal grants, impoundment plans, and other actions, are a major attack on the separation of powers.

Reason

Trump White House Defends Funding Freeze: Biden Administration Spent Money 'Like Drunken Sailors'

The Trump administration froze trillions in federal grants and loans Tuesday to enhance spending accountability, with the White House press secretary defending the decision as a necessary measure to align allocations with President Donald Trump's priorities.

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Trump's Executive Power Strategy Unveiled Through Federal Grants Freeze

The recent White House order to freeze federal grants reveals Trump's strategy to assert executive power over spending and policy implementation, potential...

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Federal Individual Assistance Unaffected By Federal Grants And Loans Freeze

Press Secretary reassures public that federal assistance programs remain unaffected by freeze on grants and loans.

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Trump directive on grants spurs uncertainty for health programs - Roll Call

An order from Trump to temporarily block the disbursement of most federal grants and loans could have a massive impact on health programs.

Roll Call

The Latest: White House to pause federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday

The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

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US temporarily suspends aid to Pakistan; Many projects on pause

The United States has paused Pakistan's foreign assistance for re-evaluation, citing after an official at the US Consulate in Karachi confirmed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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White House sends aid freeze questionnaire to federal agencies - Roll Call

The Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday morning sent out instructions to agencies for complying with a massive federal funding freeze.

Roll Call

Russell Vought Pledges Non-Politicization Of Federal Disaster Funds Distribution

Russell Vought pledges fair and prompt allocation of federal disaster relief funds without politicization.

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Russell Vought Dodges Question On Impoundment Control Act Compliance

Russell Vought's confirmation hearing raises concerns about his stance on the Impoundment Control Act and the balance of power between branches.

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Vought would steer Trump's budget goals

Vought, a co-author of Project 2025, served as White House budget director in Trump's first term

Salon

Russell Vought Pledges To Avoid Government Shutdowns As OMB Nominee

Russell Vought clarifies stance on government shutdowns during Senate confirmation hearing.

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Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

The Office of Management and Budget sounds obscure, yet the agency plays a crucial role throughout the federal government. Presidents rely on the office to turn their ideas and wishes into actionable and funded policies.

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GOP Leaders Strategize After Defections On Government Funding Plan

Key Republicans, including VP-elect JD Vance and Russell Vought, strategize amidst internal dissent in pivotal meeting.

Latin Times

Ex-Trump Official Mocks Elon Musk's DOGE Task Force: It 'Isn't a Real Thing'

Despite respecting Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has been candid about his opinions regarding the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by the two men, stating that the department "isn't a real thing."

The Guardian - US

Trump cabinet picks shaped by new power centers in his orbit

Boris Epshteyn, Susie Wiles and JD Vance hold outsized influence in the president-elect’s administration selections

The Guardian - US

Trump’s pick for budget head worked on Project 2025 – and wants to bypass the US Senate

Russell Vought led the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term and is pushing for a workaround to install president-elect’s picks

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Trump Unveils Series of New Appointments: Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Russ Vought For Budget Office

He unveiled new nominees for key positions, including secretaries for HUD, Treasury, and Labor, along with the CDC director and Surgeon General.

The Independent UK

Trump picks Scott Bessent for treasury as he announces flurry of cabinet picks

President-elect announced nominations to lead several departments and agencies as he continues to staff his next administration

The Independent UK

Who will Trump pick for attorney general? Potential candidates after Matt Gaetz drops out

Trump advisers and allies have floated a long list of contenders for the nation’s top law enforcement job after Plan A quit

Salon

Trump to hire Project 2025 architect

Russ Vought headed the Office of Management and Budget for part of Trump's first term

The Guardian - US

Musk and Ramaswamy call for ending work-from-home for federal employees

Pair suggest Trump could require government workers to be in-office five days a week as part of effort to trim workforce

The Guardian - US

Trump’s White House circle takes shape amid fears over extremist appointments

President-elect said to be considering immigration and foreign policy hardliners – plus the controversial RFK Jr

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Biden Administration Seeks Increased Funding For Secret Service Operations

Biden administration seeks increased funding for Secret Service ahead of 2024 election to address resource concerns.

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