Trump Buyouts, Spending Freezes Wreak Havoc Across Government
President Donald Trump is overwhelming the political system in his drive to bend the US government to his will, plunging broad swaths of the federal bureaucracy into chaos while leaving the opposition snowed under by the sheer scope of his efforts.
Trump’s federal spending freeze is straight out of Project 2025
The OMB memo is the boldest, and clearest example of how the administration is employing Project 2025’s strategies.
Trump administration orders 'pause' on federal grants, loans. What we know so far.
Trump Directs Broad ‘Pause’ in Federal Spending on Loans, Grants
President Donald Trump’s administration has directed all federal agencies to pause a broad swath of federal funding, an opening shot in an upcoming constitutional fight over his ability to unilaterally halt spending approved by Congress,
Trump's chaotic pause of federal grants
The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann are joined by White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski to discuss President Trump's first week back in office – and what happened the night he decided to fire more than a dozen government inspectors general.
Trump administration orders federal agencies to temporarily pause financial assistance
Donald Trump's administration paused federal assistance programs in order to ensure they align with his policies and spending goals
Explainer-Does Trump Administration's Spending Pause Violate US Law?
President Donald Trump's administration on Monday issued a sweeping directive to federal agencies to temporarily pause billions of dollars of spending on health care, housing assistance and disaster relief.
Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
Bloomberg to Fund UN Climate Body After Trump Exits Paris Deal
Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization and others are stepping in to maintain US contributions to the agency tasked with implementing the Paris Agreement.
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady as Trump calls for cuts
This story incorporates reporting from ABC, Bloomberg L.P. and The Mountaineer.The Federal Reserve is anticipated to sustain its current interest rates, putting it potentially at odds with President ...