Trump Is Circumventing the Courts' Block on His Federal Funding Freeze at NIHTrump administration's order disrupts NIH funding despite court rulings, impacting vital medical research.
California sues Trump administration over cuts to teacher training grantsCalifornia AG Bonta and others are suing the Trump administration over illegal termination of grants for teacher preparation programs.
A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freezeThe federal judge's ruling blocks the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal grant payments, affirming the roles of government branches.
Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants VanishFederal spending freezes under the Trump administration jeopardize wildfire management efforts and nonprofit funding in Colorado.Unpredictable federal grants create significant challenges for nonprofits and small businesses reliant on government support.
Trump administration antisemitism task force launches probe of $8.7B in grants to HarvardThe Trump administration is investigating Harvard for potential violations of civil rights laws related to antisemitism.
Federal Grant Cuts in Researchers' Own Words (opinion)Billions in federal research grants have been suspended or rescinded under the Trump administration, particularly affecting diversity and public health initiatives.
Trump Is Circumventing the Courts' Block on His Federal Funding Freeze at NIHTrump administration's order disrupts NIH funding despite court rulings, impacting vital medical research.
California sues Trump administration over cuts to teacher training grantsCalifornia AG Bonta and others are suing the Trump administration over illegal termination of grants for teacher preparation programs.
A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freezeThe federal judge's ruling blocks the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal grant payments, affirming the roles of government branches.
Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants VanishFederal spending freezes under the Trump administration jeopardize wildfire management efforts and nonprofit funding in Colorado.Unpredictable federal grants create significant challenges for nonprofits and small businesses reliant on government support.
Trump administration antisemitism task force launches probe of $8.7B in grants to HarvardThe Trump administration is investigating Harvard for potential violations of civil rights laws related to antisemitism.
Federal Grant Cuts in Researchers' Own Words (opinion)Billions in federal research grants have been suspended or rescinded under the Trump administration, particularly affecting diversity and public health initiatives.
Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal FundingNueta Hidatsa Sahnish College's USDA grant is frozen, jeopardizing its Indigenous food project and student internships.
Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might thinkA policy freeze on research grants may severely hinder US research capabilities, driven by political ideology.
These US labs risk imminent closure after Trump cutsSoft money researchers are struggling with funding uncertainty due to federal grant cancellations.The closure of research labs funded by grants poses risks to future scientific projects.
Inside the NSF's Effort to Scour Research Grants for Violations of Trump's OrdersThe NSF has reopened funding after a court order, but uncertainty continues for researchers in light of recent political directives.
Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might thinkA policy freeze on research grants may severely hinder US research capabilities, driven by political ideology.
These US labs risk imminent closure after Trump cutsSoft money researchers are struggling with funding uncertainty due to federal grant cancellations.The closure of research labs funded by grants poses risks to future scientific projects.
Inside the NSF's Effort to Scour Research Grants for Violations of Trump's OrdersThe NSF has reopened funding after a court order, but uncertainty continues for researchers in light of recent political directives.
Elon Musk's Starlink could soon tap into $42 billion federal programThe Commerce Department's rule change may allow Starlink to access federal grant funding to improve rural internet connectivity.The BEAD program now embraces a tech-neutral approach to boost internet access for underserved communities.
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to FindElon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has faced scrutiny for presenting unverifiable data, becoming less transparent despite previous public claims of accuracy.
DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to CheckMusk's Department of Government Efficiency reversed a controversial change, allowing for better verification of their claims after scrutiny from fact-checkers.
Elon Musk's Starlink could soon tap into $42 billion federal programThe Commerce Department's rule change may allow Starlink to access federal grant funding to improve rural internet connectivity.The BEAD program now embraces a tech-neutral approach to boost internet access for underserved communities.
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to FindElon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has faced scrutiny for presenting unverifiable data, becoming less transparent despite previous public claims of accuracy.
DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to CheckMusk's Department of Government Efficiency reversed a controversial change, allowing for better verification of their claims after scrutiny from fact-checkers.
Judge Orders Education Dept. to Restore Some Grants to SchoolsFederal judge reinstates Education Department grants aimed at underserved schools, criticizing arbitrary cuts under the Trump administration.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging McNair program criteriaThe lawsuit challenging eligibility for the McNair program was dismissed due to lack of standing, despite evolving racial policy debates.
Judge Orders Education Dept. to Restore Some Grants to SchoolsFederal judge reinstates Education Department grants aimed at underserved schools, criticizing arbitrary cuts under the Trump administration.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging McNair program criteriaThe lawsuit challenging eligibility for the McNair program was dismissed due to lack of standing, despite evolving racial policy debates.
US disruptions to science could transform global research landscapeThe federal grant freeze and workforce cuts have disrupted US scientific research, creating opportunities for international scholars.
Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grantsFederal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.
US disruptions to science could transform global research landscapeThe federal grant freeze and workforce cuts have disrupted US scientific research, creating opportunities for international scholars.
Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grantsFederal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.
Pew Study Details Pole Attachment Challenges and RecommendationsPole attachment permit processes can cause significant delays in broadband project timelines, adversely impacting federal grant requirements.
Federal rail, airport grants in Florida appear intact as Trump cost-cutting drive unfoldsFederal grants for transportation projects in Florida remain secure despite the Trump Administration's budget cuts.The California High-Speed Rail project faces scrutiny over delays and cost overruns.
$521 million in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stationsThe Biden Administration is investing $521 million to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure in response to slow growth in charging station availability.
Under threat of a federal freeze, city staff says they're staying the course on infrastructure grants - Austin MonitorAustin's federal grant projects may face uncertainty due to potential freezes from executive orders, particularly affecting the Interstate 35 cap-and-stitch project.
ODOT Denied $750 Million Federal Grant for Rose Quarter ExpansionODOT's rejection for the INFRA grant complicates funding for the $1.9 billion Rose Quarter expansion plan.
MBTA wins nearly half a billion to replace North Station drawbridgeThe MBTA received a $472 million federal grant to replace a crucial bridge, ensuring safer and more reliable transit for millions of passengers.
Pew Study Details Pole Attachment Challenges and RecommendationsPole attachment permit processes can cause significant delays in broadband project timelines, adversely impacting federal grant requirements.
Federal rail, airport grants in Florida appear intact as Trump cost-cutting drive unfoldsFederal grants for transportation projects in Florida remain secure despite the Trump Administration's budget cuts.The California High-Speed Rail project faces scrutiny over delays and cost overruns.
$521 million in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stationsThe Biden Administration is investing $521 million to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure in response to slow growth in charging station availability.
Under threat of a federal freeze, city staff says they're staying the course on infrastructure grants - Austin MonitorAustin's federal grant projects may face uncertainty due to potential freezes from executive orders, particularly affecting the Interstate 35 cap-and-stitch project.
ODOT Denied $750 Million Federal Grant for Rose Quarter ExpansionODOT's rejection for the INFRA grant complicates funding for the $1.9 billion Rose Quarter expansion plan.
MBTA wins nearly half a billion to replace North Station drawbridgeThe MBTA received a $472 million federal grant to replace a crucial bridge, ensuring safer and more reliable transit for millions of passengers.
UMass Chan Medical School rescinds dozens of offers amid funding uncertaintyUMass Chan Medical School rescinded graduate student offers due to funding uncertainties but will prioritize these students in the next admission cycle.
HUD is eyeing a crypto experiment. Some government workers are concernedHUD is exploring cryptocurrency for federal grants, raising concerns over volatility and crime.
John Fetterman Praises Trump Denying Columbia University $400 Million Over A**Holes' Protesting: I Support That'Sen. John Fetterman supports the decision to cut federal funding to Columbia University for failing to protect Jewish students amidst anti-Semitic protests.
Some Head Start childcare centers say they can't get federal funds. They're paying staff out of pocket and worried about closing: 'Folks are scared.'Federal funding disruptions impact childcare centers serving low-income families, risking staff pay and operational viability.
Intel awarded $7.9 billion from the CHIPS Act ahead of Trump's second termIntel is granted $7.9 billion to bolster semiconductor production in the U.S. under the CHIPS Act.
Op-Ed: Reviewing America's First (and Last?) Federal 'Reconnecting Communities' Pilot - Streetsblog USAThe U.S. DOT's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program awarded $544.6 million to support 81 projects aimed at reconnecting divided neighborhoods across the country.
Intel awarded $7.9 billion from the CHIPS Act ahead of Trump's second termIntel is granted $7.9 billion to bolster semiconductor production in the U.S. under the CHIPS Act.
Op-Ed: Reviewing America's First (and Last?) Federal 'Reconnecting Communities' Pilot - Streetsblog USAThe U.S. DOT's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program awarded $544.6 million to support 81 projects aimed at reconnecting divided neighborhoods across the country.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on What Democrats Should Do NextDemocrats must connect charges of chaos and incompetence to real-world impacts to effectively seize the narrative in politics.
Intel reaches deal to make chips for US militaryIntel qualifies for $3.5 billion in federal grants for semiconductor production for the Pentagon, under the Secure Enclave program.
Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production | TechCrunchIntel has received $2.2 billion in federal grants to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.
Intel reaches deal to make chips for US militaryIntel qualifies for $3.5 billion in federal grants for semiconductor production for the Pentagon, under the Secure Enclave program.
Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production | TechCrunchIntel has received $2.2 billion in federal grants to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.
Chaos Reigns as Litigation Over Federal Funding Freeze LoomsThe chaotic impoundment of federal grants and its implications for democracy and technology are crucial topics in this week's discussion.
White House Orders Temporary Pause on Federal Loans and GrantsTrump initiates temporary pause on federal grants and loans to review agency funding.Focus of review includes foreign aid and progressive programs.
Nicolle Wallace Insists Trump Political Stunt' Has Completely Resuscitated' the Dem Party: They Were Flat-Lined'Donald Trump's actions have inadvertently energized the Democratic Party, providing them a cause to rally against.
Disastrous, Cruel, and Dumb': Schumer Levels Scathing Criticism At Trump After Spending Freeze ReversalSchumer criticized Trump's proposal to freeze federal grants, claiming public backlash led to its quick reversal.
CNN Anchor Dana Bash Flat-Out Says Chaos Is What He Wants' After Trump Freezes SpendingTrump's freeze on federal grants raises constitutional concerns and is seen as an attempt to disrupt established norms for political gain.
White House Orders Temporary Pause on Federal Loans and GrantsTrump initiates temporary pause on federal grants and loans to review agency funding.Focus of review includes foreign aid and progressive programs.
Nicolle Wallace Insists Trump Political Stunt' Has Completely Resuscitated' the Dem Party: They Were Flat-Lined'Donald Trump's actions have inadvertently energized the Democratic Party, providing them a cause to rally against.
Disastrous, Cruel, and Dumb': Schumer Levels Scathing Criticism At Trump After Spending Freeze ReversalSchumer criticized Trump's proposal to freeze federal grants, claiming public backlash led to its quick reversal.
CNN Anchor Dana Bash Flat-Out Says Chaos Is What He Wants' After Trump Freezes SpendingTrump's freeze on federal grants raises constitutional concerns and is seen as an attempt to disrupt established norms for political gain.
Medicaid, SBA loans, student loans, SNAP: What is and isn't affected by Trump's freeze on federal grants?The White House paused federal grants and loans to review alignment with Trump's executive orders.
White House rolls back its federal grant freezeThe White House has lifted the pause on federal grants and loans, allowing federal funding to resume.
Medicaid, SBA loans, student loans, SNAP: What is and isn't affected by Trump's freeze on federal grants?The White House paused federal grants and loans to review alignment with Trump's executive orders.
White House rolls back its federal grant freezeThe White House has lifted the pause on federal grants and loans, allowing federal funding to resume.
'Creating chaos': Trump's federal funding freeze puts programs assisting kids, seniors, and veterans in jeopardyThe White House has ordered a pause on federal grants and loans, creating confusion for essential service programs.
Trump Administration Pauses All Federal Grant Funds, Including BEADThe White House has paused all federal grant funds, impacting crucial programs including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears about jobs, hundreds of millions to OregonThe cancellation of NIH panels threatens funding for crucial medical research and health initiatives.
The White House has temporarily frozen all federal grants and loans, affecting billions of dollars in paymentsThe White House has instituted a temporary freeze on federal grants to reassess financial assistance programs.
Lawmakers propose electronic tracking system for federal grant applicationsHouse Republicans introduced the DOGE Act to reduce waste in federal grants by implementing an electronic tracking system to prevent identical submissions.
Yakama Nation's $32 Million in Federal Solar Funds Could Expire Due to Red TapeThe Yakama Nation's solar energy project is stalled by bureaucratic delays despite securing a significant federal grant.There are severe obstacles in accessing the electrical grid, risking the expiration of federal funds.The situation reflects broader systemic issues within the Department of Energy regarding tribal energy projects.
DOE crew's callous homeless-kid scheme is all-too-common corruptionSix DOE employees misused funds designated for homeless children to take taxpayer-funded trips.Linda M. Wilson forged signatures to enable the fraudulent trips for her colleagues' children.The lack of accountability within the DOE sets a concerning precedent for corrupt behavior.
Supreme Court Rejects Oklahoma's Bid for Federal Grants in Dispute Over Abortion CounselingThe Supreme Court rejected Oklahoma's appeal for federal family-planning grants after the state ceased abortion counseling, reflecting deeper abortion policy conflicts.