White House rescinded funding memo after GOP senators ‘hit the ceiling’
Trump White House rescinds freeze memo on federal grants, ending feud with Congress
The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country
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Trump’s funding freeze confounds Alaska government, schools and nonprofits
A federal judge blocked the freeze Tuesday afternoon, though the stay is temporary and still leaves a lot of uncertainty.
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White House freezes all federal grants and loans
The White House is ordering a halt to all federal grants, loans and other financial assistance — with exceptions for Social Security and Medicare benefits — for what appears to be a period of at least two weeks, potentially affecting trillions of dollars across a vast array of programs, according to published reports.
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Trump executive order pauses refugees' arrivals to Alaska
An executive order signed this week by Pres. Donald Trump has closed the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program until further notice. The freeze means the futures of refugees from around the world who were scheduled to come to Alaska are now in limbo.
The Trump administration is temporarily freezing billions of dollars in federal grants and loans
The acting budget director directed federal agencies to ensure that grants and programs are aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
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White House freezes Federal Grants: How it could reshape state programs and aids
The White House has announced a temporary freeze on federal grants and financial assistance programs. This pause, effective from 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
White House says it will prioritize development of Alaska's LNG potential
The Trump administration will prioritize the development of Alaska’s LNG potential, including the permitting of all necessary pipeline and export infrastructure, the White House said.
Trump signs executive order supporting oil and gas drilling in Alaska
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday night bringing “drill, baby, drill” to Alaska, focusing on unleashing the possibility of oil and gas development.
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Trump signs executive order to boost development of Alaska’s ‘extraordinary’ natural resources
A sweeping executive order signed by President Donald Trump during the first hours of his second term aims to boost Alaska’s natural resource industry by reversing environmental protections that limit oil and gas extraction, logging, and other development projects across the state.
Pres. Trump expresses opinion on who is to blame for plane crash
President Trump suggested diversity programs are to blame for a deadly plane crash in the nation’s capital. Trump was joined by members of his Cabinet to give their latest update on the cause of this horrific midair collision. The president said the country was in mourning.
Denali versus McKinley: a brief history of the debate over a mountain’s name
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders — including one to change the official name of North America's tallest mountain.
Influencers, content creators encouraged to apply for White House press credentials
The White House is allowing opportunities for "new media" outlets to participate in White House press briefings.