Don't Be Fooled: The Funding Freeze Drama Is Not Over
Briefly

The article discusses President Trump's recent order to freeze nearly all federal funding, which is seen as a serious violation of established laws such as the 1974 Impoundment Control Act. The order leads to widespread confusion and legal challenges as lawsuits are filed immediately. The Office of Management and Budget's memo is criticized for its incoherence, and a federal judge temporarily blocks the freeze. Ultimately, the political chaos and disregard for constitutional norms are highlighted as dangerous new territory for governance.
"Trump ordered a freeze on functionally all federal funding, a clear violation of the 1974 Impoundment Control Act and the US Constitution."
"Everyone is guessing at what the made-up 'orders' could possibly mean, underscoring the chaos and confusion emanating from the Oval Office."
Read at The Nation
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