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State and Local Agencies at a Loss After Trump’s Funding Freeze

Democratic and Republican leaders alike voiced concern about the pause in federal dollars “creating chaos” and “jeopardizing the financial stability” of their states.

How the Trump Administration Is Scrutinizing Federal Spending

A sweeping directive from the Office of Management and Budget requires federal agencies to subject hundreds of grant programs to ideological litmus tests.

2025 Republican Policy Proposals: Immigration, Taxes and More

208 policies that could become part of the congressional agenda this year.

La Oficina Presupuestaria de la Casa Blanca ordena pausar todos los préstamos y subvenciones federales

La directiva amenaza a diversos programas federales en EE. UU.: subvenciones a gobiernos estatales, locales y tribales, ayuda para catástrofes, financiación de la educación...

White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants

The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast...

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Bessent, a hedge fund manager, becomes the nation’s 79th Treasury secretary. He will lead President Trump’s economic agenda.

Hiring Freeze Creates Confusion and Concern at F.B.I.

President Trump’s directive is supposed to exempt national security and public safety positions, but the F.B.I. has put an immediate hiring freeze in place.

Musk Plan for Retooling Government Takes Shape, but Big Questions Loom

The rebranding of a former White House digital office into the new Department of Government Efficiency signals its potential limits, budget experts said.

Ramaswamy Will Bow Out of DOGE and Run for Governor in Ohio

The billionaire decided he could not campaign while helping lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, but tensions with Elon Musk were also evident.

U.S. to Deploy ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default on Jan. 21

Janet L. Yellen, the outgoing Treasury secretary, urged lawmakers to raise the debt limit and protect the full faith and credit of the United...

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