The effort follows an executive order from the president to evaluate federal regulations for oversight. Chairman Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Assistant Attorney General…
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White House Releases HHS Budget Cutting Proposal
OMB asks Congress to cut funding for several CDC subagencies. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its budget request last week, outlining its financial…
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Federal Judge Pauses CFPB Mass Firings
She expressed concern over the president’s administration’s attempt to dismantle the bureau. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson paused the effort of President Donald Trump’s administration to implement mass…
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White House Proposes Reducing the State Department Budget by $27 Billion
Funding for over 20 international organizations would be eliminated. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed a nearly 50 percent cut to the State Department’s…
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President Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
He says no vacant civilian position may be filled and no new positions created in the Executive Branch “except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or required…
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Administration Cuts U.S. Global Change Research Program Funding
The reductions include National Climate Assessment work and other climate programs. President Donald Trump’s administration has eliminated contracts related to federal climate research. The White House Office of…
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Russ Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Russ Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
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Senate Breaks Filibuster, Then Passes Government Funding Stopgap
Senator Schumer votes to advance the continuing resolution to a floor vote before voting against it. After an uncertain couple of days on Capitol Hill, the Full-Year Continuing…
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District Judge Places Second Block on the President’s Funding Pause
He issued a preliminary injunction against the “freeze of appropriated and obligated funds.” District Judge John McConnell prohibited President Donald Trump’s administration from pausing federal grants and loans,…
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White House Announces Web-Based Form for FOIA Requests
The administration also published OMB contacts for traditional requesting methods. The White House Office of Management and Budget published a webpage with contact information for Freedom of Information…
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