All articles tagged with #federal funding
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Guardian
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze billions in childcare and welfare funds for five Democratic-led states, citing lack of legal justification and immediate harm to low-income families, while the government claims the freeze is due to fraud concerns.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's administration from withholding federal funds for child care and social programs from five Democratic-led states, citing concerns over operational chaos and legal issues, while the government claimed the freeze was due to suspected benefits to undocumented immigrants.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Politico
A judge blocked Trump's attempt to freeze a $10 billion welfare fund, ruling that the administration overstepped its authority by trying to withhold funds already appropriated by Congress, amid allegations of fraud and waste in welfare programs.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by PBS
The House passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills to fund parts of the federal government through September, aiming to prevent another shutdown, with broad support from both parties and the White House, covering agencies like the Interior Department and EPA, and including provisions to limit presidential funding delays and maintain certain priorities.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Colorado's attorney general accuses the Trump administration of waging a 'revenge campaign' by cutting federal funds and programs in response to the state's refusal to release Tina Peters, a convicted elections clerk, linking these actions to political retaliation over election disputes. Trump has publicly called for Peters' release and claimed election fraud, while the state and federal officials dispute the motives behind the federal funding cuts, asserting they violate state sovereignty.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Colorado Public Radio
The House voted 248-177 to uphold President Trump's veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which aims to improve water access for southeastern Colorado, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to override. Despite bipartisan support and low costs, most Republicans sided with the veto, citing concerns over federal spending, while Colorado lawmakers criticized the veto as political retaliation.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Signal Cleveland
NEON employees have gone nearly a month without pay and health insurance due to financial difficulties and delayed federal funding, causing significant hardship for staff who continue to serve patients despite their personal struggles, with the organization working to secure funds and avoid court-ordered receivership.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Department of Transportation (.gov)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy revealed that over 50% of North Carolina's non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally, prompting threats to withhold nearly $50 million in federal funding unless the state revokes these licenses and improves its licensing system. The audit uncovered licenses issued to drivers with expired or invalid documentation, raising safety concerns and accountability issues across several states.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The Colorado Sun
The U.S. House of Representatives declined to override President Trump's veto of a bill to fund the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit water pipeline in southeastern Colorado, with the bill failing to reach the two-thirds majority needed. The project, first approved in 1962, aims to provide clean water to struggling communities, but Trump cited concerns over federal costs. The veto was part of broader political tensions, including retaliation against Colorado over a prison case.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Colorado Public Radio
The Trump administration's sudden freeze on federal child care and family assistance funds in Colorado, citing fraud concerns, threatens to severely impact thousands of families, providers, and the state's economy, amid strong local opposition and claims of robust safeguards against fraud.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by CNBC
The Trump administration has frozen $10 billion in federal aid for child care and family assistance programs in five Democratic-led states due to concerns about widespread fraud, affecting programs like TANF, CCDF, and Social Services Block Grant, with significant political backlash from state officials.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
The Trump administration has frozen approximately $10 billion in federal child care and social services funds for five states, citing concerns over systemic fraud and requesting detailed recipient data, which could delay payments and harm low-income families.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by CBS News
The Trump administration plans to halt billions in federal social service funding to five Democratic-led states—Minnesota, New York, California, Illinois, and Colorado—citing allegations of fraud, with the administration asserting the move is to ensure taxpayer money is used legitimately, though critics see it as politically motivated.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Tennessee Lookout
Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee has declined to accept over $84 million in federal funds for summer food assistance for low-income children, opting instead for a smaller, state-funded program that covers only 15 counties, leaving many children in urban areas without support. Despite urging from community leaders and advocates, the decision aligns with a broader Republican trend of rejecting federal welfare expansion, potentially impacting thousands of hungry children and the local economy.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by The Guardian
The US federal funding cuts to public media have sparked a surge in community donations, dubbed 'rage-giving,' which has temporarily bolstered support for local radio stations, but concerns remain about the sustainability of this support amid significant financial shortfalls and job losses in rural areas.