He ruled that Congress is entitled to withhold federal funding. District Judge Lance Walker denied a legal filing by Maine Family Planning on Tuesday that requested a temporary…
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Two Senators Urge DHS Secretary to Update FEMA Disaster Funding Approval
They said requiring personal sign-off on emergency funding “creates dangerous delays.” Senators Patty Murray of Washington and Gary Peters of Michigan recently sent a letter to Homeland Security…
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Circuit Court Determines only GAO Has Standing to Sue over Suspended Foreign Aid
The panel majority cites the Impoundment Control Act which requires notification of Congress on a proposed rescission or deferral of statutory expenditure obligations. A panel for the D.C.…
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HHS Repeals Policy Linking Hospital Payments to Vaccination Reporting
The new action removes financial penalties tied to COVID-era staff vaccination disclosures and intends to protect medical decision-making. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
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VA Loan Reform Bill Provides Foreclosure Relief for Veterans
The law provides gap protection that was removed when the administration shut down the VA Servicing Purchase Program in May. President Donald Trump signed the VA Home Loan…
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Attorney General Prepares to Revoke Funding for Schools with DEI Policies
The measures would remove discriminatory guidelines that promote “underrepresented groups” and “safe spaces.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo directing agencies in President Donald Trump’s administration to…
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Senate Calls August Recess without Completing Confirmations
President Trump accepts the recess despite outstanding nominees waiting to be confirmed. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to the Senate going on its August recess despite over…
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Senate Passes First of Nine Spending Packages Before Recess
Casts 87-9 vote on usually uncontroversial Legislative Branch Bill On Friday, the Senate managed to pass one of nine 2026 spending packages before heading to their local offices…
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Energy Department Ends Grain Belt Express Financial Assistance
The Loan Programs Office has terminated its conditional commitment for the Grain Belt Express Phase 1 project. The U.S. Department of Energy announced last month that the Loan…
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Education Department to Release $1.3 Billion in After-School Program Funding
The decision was announced after senators send a letter requesting release of funding. The Education Department recently announced that it will release $1.3 billion in funding for a…
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