Office of Management and Budget

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly led Haley Stevens in rural Michigan's Democratic Senate primary with 47.55% of the rural vote. His performance in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, including significant margins in Grand Traverse, Houghton, and Marquette counties, contributed to his statewide primary victory.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government through Dec. 11, halting the Trump administration's proposed changes to federal grant criteria and extending the highway and transit funding law. The Senate bill differs from the House's more partisan stopgap measure and avoids provisions that would enable Trump's executive branch to transfer funds for immigration enforcement.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The continuing resolution maintains current spending levels, avoids contentious provisions, and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal keeps federal funding steady until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief, while excluding contentious provisions.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal freezes the Trump administration's proposed federal grant criteria and extends highway funding, keeping the government funded until Dec. 11. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from the House's more partisan stopgap measure.

The Senate is proposing a funding resolution to suspend changes to research grants by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These changes have faced bipartisan opposition and criticism from scientists across various disciplines.

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to overhaul Head Start by replacing its detailed quality standards with shorter regulations, potentially reducing federal oversight and increasing requirements for parent documentation. The changes could weaken the program's focus on poverty-related support for low-income children, according to experts and officials.

Senate leaders are considering blocking a Trump administration plan to replace the peer-review process for federal grants with political appointees. Bipartisan negotiations on a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown include discussions on halting the proposed regulation, which faces opposition from both Democratic and some Republican senators due to concerns over politicizing grant approvals.

The article discusses Trump's policies equating anti-fascists with terrorists, leading to prison sentences for protesters; a 50-year high in grocery price hikes; Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, which experts warn could damage it; and cuts to federal funding for HIV prevention programs. Anti-fascists face criminalization under a presidential memorandum, while community organizations lose $46 million in funding for AIDS services.

A U.S. District Judge ruled that federal agencies cannot cancel already awarded grants to states like Vermont based on shifting executive branch priorities. The decision followed the abrupt termination of an EPA grant for infrastructure projects in northern Vermont, which had been halted when the agency claimed it no longer aligned with government goals.

The White House Office and Residence require millions in annual funding, including $51 million for staff pay in fiscal 2026. Costs cover personnel compensation, operations, and renovations, with detailed breakdowns provided for fiscal years 2025–2027.

The Trump administration's proposed rule could restrict international scientific collaboration, potentially excluding U.S. scientists from major discoveries like the 2012 Higgs boson detection. The rule would grant political appointees control over research funding and termination, risking U.S. leadership in global scientific efforts. University of Chicago professor David W. Miller warned this could force the U.S. to 'step aside' from future breakthroughs.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration misused a federal provision to revoke billions in approved grant funding due to shifting priorities, violating established guidelines. The decision supports 23 states and the District of Columbia, which argued the revocations were unlawful and threatened critical programs.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, Hal Duncan, received initial committee approval from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Duncan, who has served in an acting capacity since last year, has expressed support for using fiscal tools like pocket rescissions and finalizing a plan to involve political appointees in federal grant decisions, drawing bipartisan concerns.

Democrats in Congress oppose a proposed Trump administration rule that would alter federal grant administration, giving political appointees authority to decide funding allocations and prohibiting grants from supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The draft rule, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' could affect hundreds of billions in funding and allows the president to terminate grants without notice, according to lawmakers.

Democrats in Congress oppose a Trump administration draft rule proposing changes to federal grant administration, arguing it would politicize funding decisions and undermine grant recipients' priorities. The rule, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' would grant political appointees authority over grant distribution and prohibit using funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Democrats in Congress oppose a Trump administration draft rule that would alter federal grant administration by giving political appointees authority to decide funding allocations and restrict DEI initiatives. The proposal, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' could affect hundreds of billions in grants and faces claims it would politicize funding decisions, undermining public safety and health priorities.

Democrats in Congress oppose a proposed Trump administration rule that would shift federal grant decision-making power to political appointees and restrict funding for DEI initiatives. The draft rule, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' could affect hundreds of billions in grants and faces criticism for potentially turning funding into a partisan tool.

Democrats in Congress oppose a Trump administration draft rule that would alter federal grant administration, granting political appointees authority over funding decisions and restricting support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The rule, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' could affect hundreds of billions in federal funding for universities and organizations.

Democrats in Congress oppose a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant administration by granting political appointees authority to decide grant recipients. The draft rule, titled 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,' could affect hundreds of billions in funding and restrict the use of grants for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Democrats in Congress oppose a Trump administration draft rule that would alter federal grant administration, granting political appointees authority to decide grant recipients. The rule, criticized as enabling partisan agendas, would restrict funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and allow unilateral grant termination by President Trump.

The Trump administration is centralizing and politicizing science grantmaking through a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule requiring political appointees to review NIH grants. The rule aims to ensure projects align with the President’s policy priorities and avoid facilitating initiatives that promote anti-American values, with the potential to terminate grants no longer serving the national interest.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using a Biden-era grant termination clause to cut billions in funding for programs like crime prevention and scientific research. Twenty-three states sued, arguing the administration misinterpreted the clause to cancel grants, but the judge ruled the administration's approach violated the Spending Clause and lacked textual support.

President Trump and the Office of Management and Budget are accused of violating the separation of powers by attempting to unilaterally withhold funds that Congress specifically appropriated. Congress rejected some of Trump’s proposed budget cuts, but OMB is implementing them regardless.

A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule could jeopardize federal funding for research and programs in Vermont, including medical research at the University of Vermont and rural hospital funding. The rule would subject federal grants to review by political appointees aligning them with presidential priorities, potentially disrupting peer-reviewed processes and impacting over one-third of Vermont’s state budget reliant on federal funds.

A federal judge in Boston ruled the Trump administration cannot use an obscure clause to make billions in funding cuts to programs like crime prevention and scientific research. Twenty-three states sued the administration, arguing the clause was used to cancel grants, while the government sought to dismiss the case, claiming the lawsuit was speculative.

A federal judge in Boston ruled the Trump administration cannot use an obscure clause to justify billions in funding cuts to grants covering crime prevention, food security, and research. Twenty-three states sued, arguing the clause was used to unlawfully terminate grants, and Judge Indira Talwani agreed, stating the administration's interpretation violated legal requirements for unambiguous spending conditions.

The White House is encountering resistance over a proposal to subject grants to political review. Russell T. Vought, the Office of Management and Budget director, testified about this at a hearing in April.

The Trump administration's FY 2026 supplemental request includes $87.6 billion for the Iran War (Operation Epic Fury), with $768 million allocated to the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for activities aimed at terminating Iran's nuclear program. The Senate Armed Services Committee is set to question Jules W. Hurst III, a nominee for Under Secretary of Defense, about these funding details.

Democratic governors and the governor of Guam submitted a joint comment opposing a proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budget rule that would overhaul federal grantmaking processes, arguing it threatens maternal health and reproductive care programs. The rule, which allows political appointees to influence grant decisions and criticizes past 'woke' policies, faces criticism for enabling unilateral grant terminations based on political considerations.

A new proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (O.M.B.) would allow administration officials to deny government grants to groups or projects deemed misaligned with the President’s agenda, potentially impacting science funding and other initiatives. The plan is criticized for prioritizing political preferences over objective criteria for grant allocation.

City Council Speaker Julie Menin accused the Department of Education (DOE) of delaying the release of 579 school contracts tied to mandated services and no-bid procurement. Menin demanded a production schedule by July 16, citing the Council's oversight role and the DOE's $12.9 billion annual spending on outside contracts. The DOE provided 60 Requests for Authorization instead of full contracts, prompting criticism of its 'opacity, slow-walking, and delay.'

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) called on the Trump administration to withdraw parts of a controversial proposed grant rule, joining opposition to a new proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Collins sent a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought requesting the agency to rescind portions of the changes.

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is dissolving without an official report detailing its impact, despite claims of budget reductions and workforce changes. OMB Director Russell Vought stated no formal documentation of DOGE's accomplishments will be published, while critics question the accuracy of reported $215 billion in savings and the effects of over 260,000 federal employee departures.

White House budget director Russell Vought advocates for increased funding for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to modernize systems and expand staff, while the Trump administration's 2027 budget proposes cuts to multiple departments. OMB seeks $146.1 million, a 13.3% increase, and the defense budget is requested to rise to $1.5 trillion.

White House budget director Russell Vought testified before a U.S. House panel advocating for a 13.3% increase in the Office of Management and Budget's annual funding to $146.1 million, citing needs for technology upgrades and staff expansion. He also highlighted proposed cuts to domestic agencies like Agriculture and Health and Human Services, alongside a $1.5 trillion defense budget request.

Trump administration budget chief Russell Vought indicated openness to re-staffing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) following personnel cuts. CISA director Markwayne Mullin requested hiring 600 additional personnel, though Vought noted no formal request had been received and emphasized the complexity of federal hiring processes.

White House budget director Russell Vought testified that his agency, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), needs increased funding to update systems and hire more staff, while advocating for cuts to domestic agencies. The Trump administration's budget proposal includes a 10% reduction in domestic spending and a $1.5 trillion defense budget, affecting departments like Agriculture and Health and Human Services. Lawmakers questioned Vought about staffing reductions, including at the World Trade Center Health Program.

White House budget director Russell Vought testified before a U.S. House panel advocating for a 13.3% increase in funding for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to modernize systems and expand staff, while proposing cuts to domestic agencies like Agriculture and Health and Human Services. The Trump administration's 2027 budget requests a $1.5 trillion defense budget and a 10% reduction in non-defense spending.

White House budget director Russell Vought testified that his agency, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), requires increased funding to address staffing and technological needs, despite not fully utilizing a prior $100 million allocation. The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 budget proposes a 10% cut to domestic spending and a $1.5 trillion defense budget, impacting agencies like Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and the World Trade Center Health Program.