Office of Management and Budget

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.

White House budget director Russell Vought testified that his agency, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), requires increased funding to update systems and expand staff, despite having unspent funds from a previous Republican-approved law. The Trump administration’s 2027 budget proposal includes a 10% cut to domestic spending and a $1.5 trillion defense budget increase, affecting agencies like Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and the World Trade Center Health Program.

White House budget director Russell Vought is requesting a 13.3% budget increase for the Office of Management and Budget to fund technology upgrades and address staffing needs, despite having unspent funds from a previous Republican-approved law. The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget proposes cutting domestic spending by 10% and increasing defense spending to $1.5 trillion, affecting agencies like Agriculture and Health and Human Services.

President Donald Trump's administration has reduced funding for health and science research through administrative actions. A proposed rule would grant GOP political appointees significant control over federal research funding, prompting concerns from Maryland's biomedical community and Rep. Jamie Raskin, who called the move 'disastrous and likely unlawful.'

The House Appropriations Committee approved $1.55 billion to revive the Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail program by reallocating funds from the Navy's E-2D Hawkeye account and a classified Air Force line, though it restored the Navy's funding after opposition. The money will fund E-7 prototypes and development, aiming to replace the retiring E-3 battle management aircraft.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, economic aid for farmers, and the Ebola response. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers from both parties have criticized the war and expressed uncertainty about funding.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to fund the war against Iran, replenish munitions, support farmers, address the Ebola outbreak, and cover D.C. renovations. Lawmakers expressed mixed reactions, with Republicans emphasizing military readiness and Democrats criticizing the war funding as unauthorized and excessive.

The White House requested $87.6 billion in supplemental spending for the Iran war and farm aid. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought asked House Speaker Mike Johnson for additional funding for the Iran war.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, support for American farmers, an Ebola response in Africa, and infrastructure projects in Washington, D.C. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers debate military action, and includes provisions to appeal to regional interests, such as funding for a modernized Penn Station in New York City.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Iran war costs, support for U.S. farmers, and the Ebola response. The funding includes $67 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for farmers, $1.4 billion for Ebola, and $500 million for D.C. restoration projects. Lawmakers face political challenges in approving the request due to opposition to further military action.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Pentagon expenses related to the U.S. war against Iran, aid for American farmers, Ebola response in Africa, and Washington, D.C. restoration projects. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers debate military funding and unrelated priorities.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, including $67 billion for the Department of Defense, $11.1 billion for American farmers, $1.4 billion for the Ebola crisis in Central Africa, and $500 million for Washington, D.C. restoration projects. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers from both parties oppose further military action, though it includes provisions to attract support from various regions, such as funding for a modernized Penn Station in New York City.

A federal judge in California is likely to advance a case challenging the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, denying the government's motion to dismiss a supplemental complaint. The case focuses on Department of Homeland Security plans to eliminate temporary Federal Emergency Management Agency positions, with the judge moving the dispute to the summary judgment phase.

The Pentagon is seeking $80 billion in additional funding for the U.S. war against Iran, part of a broader $1.5 trillion defense budget request. Lawmakers, including Democratic Senator Patty Murray, have expressed skepticism, citing public opposition to the war and high domestic costs.

The Pentagon has requested $80 billion from Congress to cover U.S. war costs against Iran, part of a broader $1.5 trillion military spending push by President Donald Trump. Lawmakers are skeptical, citing concerns over the war's justification and domestic financial pressures, while the funding includes replenishing munitions, repairing equipment, and operational costs but excludes damage to U.S. military sites.

The Pentagon is requesting $80 billion from Congress to cover the U.S. war against Iran, part of a broader $1.5 trillion defense budget sought by President Donald Trump. Lawmakers remain skeptical of the war funding and Trump's deal with Iran, with concerns about domestic costs and opposition to the conflict.

Scientists, including Stand Up for Science founder Colette Delawalla, are opposing a Trump administration proposal to control federal research grant spending, warning it could dismantle the US science ecosystem. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule has sparked congressional engagement as advocates highlight its potential threats to scientific research.

Democrats allege that over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill is being used for White House security, which they claim indirectly funds his new ballroom project. The funds were redirected by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, despite Trump’s assertion that the project would be privately funded.

Democrats claim over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill has been redirected to White House security, which they argue is funding a controversial ballroom project. Trump insists the project is privately funded, but the article notes the project’s cost has risen to $600 million, with more than half from taxpayer money. Congress rejected a $1 billion request for the project, and legal challenges persist.

Hal Duncan, Trump's nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, proposed new grant rules to prevent federal funds from supporting 'divisive ideologies.' The plan would give political appointees authority to approve or block grants to various groups, with the administration aiming to finalize the changes by summer. Democrats criticized the proposal, warning it could be used to favor groups aligned with Trump while punishing others.

The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget proposed a regulation to shift control of public science funding from scientists to political appointees, aligning with the unitary-executive theory that expands presidential power. This move challenges the longstanding principle that scientific judgment should not be influenced by political pressures.

Hal Duncan, President Trump’s nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, stated he cannot guarantee the administration will not use 'pocket rescissions' to unilaterally cancel funding without Congressional approval this year. Duncan defended the practice during Senate testimony, noting prior administrations have used it, while the Trump administration previously canceled $4.9 billion in foreign aid through this method, a tactic the Supreme Court allowed last fall but whose legality remains unresolved.

Sherif Soliman, mayor Zohran Mamdani’s budget chief, privately briefed the Democratic Socialists of America on New York City’s finances, raising ethical concerns. The meeting, tied to the DSA’s Tax the Rich Campaign, included a membership drive and details about deficit-plugging measures. City ethics laws prohibit using public resources for non-city purposes, prompting scrutiny over Soliman’s participation.

The Trump administration is shifting from targeting individual colleges with investigations to rewriting federal rules governing higher education. New regulations aim to address diversity, equity and inclusion policies, transgender athlete participation, and perceived anti-white discrimination, affecting thousands of institutions. The approach includes proposals for accreditation changes and restricting federal grants from supporting 'anti-American values.'

The Trump administration is shifting from targeting individual colleges with investigations to proposing broad federal rules affecting all U.S. universities. New regulations focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, transgender athletes, antisemitism, and perceived anti-white discrimination. Agencies like the Education Department and Office of Management and Budget are introducing measures to align federal grants and accreditation with the administration’s priorities.

The Trump administration shifted from targeting individual colleges with investigations and funding cuts to proposing broad federal rules affecting all higher education. New regulations from the Education Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and General Services Administration (GSA) aim to influence funding, grant allocations, and institutional policies, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Federal judges previously blocked funding cuts at Harvard and UCLA, but the administration continues its efforts to reshape academic policies.

Trump's proposed grant rules, which involve additional funding controls by the Office of Management and Budget, are criticized for potentially hindering US science and reducing new discoveries.

The White House has proposed a policy requiring federal grants to align with 'American values' as defined by President Donald Trump, with political appointees overseeing the process. Experts warn this could harm scientific progress and raise concerns about political influence in funding decisions.

A federal judge temporarily halted a Trump administration effort to target a climate and weather research lab in Colorado. The judge blocked the administration from taking a supercomputer from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

The Office of Management and Budget has proposed new US funding rules that could allow the cancellation of any grant at any time. The article suggests this move may harm US science initiatives.

The Trump administration proposed new US funding rules allowing federal agencies to cancel grants at any time based on 'national interest' assertions. The rules prioritize political appointees over peer review, restrict grants on certain topics, limit international collaborations, and block spending on research-related activities like publishing and conferences.

The Trump administration proposed regulations to increase political appointees' control over federal grants, potentially affecting research funding. The Office of Management and Budget criticized Biden's administration for allowing 'woke' programs to receive funding, while scientists and advocacy groups warned of harm to research and marginalized communities.