These are the companies and donors funding Trump’s White House ballroom.
Billionaire Donors Fund Trump’s $300 Million Ballroom WASHINGTON — According to White House officials, a group of billionaire donors and major corporations is financing President Trump’s ambitious $300 million ballroom project. The expansive 90,000-square-foot Great Hall will be situated at the north end of the east wing of the executive mansion, largely due to substantial […]
Government funding linked to free speech safeguards in Trump’s new university agreement
Compact for Academic Excellence Introduced by Trump Administration On October 1, 2025, President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon unveiled the Compact for Academic Excellence. This proposal sets forth that universities must adhere to core principles if they wish to qualify for federal research funding. The Compact emphasizes the importance of safeguarding freedom […]
Democrats halt government funding proposal for the twelfth time after extensive protest on the floor.
Senate Democrats Block Funding Bill Again On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill aimed at reopening the government and maintaining the budget through November 21 for the twelfth time. The funding bill, which sought to extend Biden-era funding levels, was halted after Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) delivered a nearly 23-hour speech in protest of […]
Republicans propose extending funding until December 2026 during shutdown concerns
Republicans in Congress are currently debating whether to extend government funding levels through December 2026. This comes amid ongoing discussions about how long a stopgap funding bill should be to reopen the government. Many Republicans believe that to bring an end to the government shutdown, funding needs to be suspended well past the November 21 […]
Democrats’ ‘Unclean’ Counterproposal Featured Funding Restoration for Progressive Initiatives Abroad
Democrats Make History for the Wrong Reasons, Says House Speaker On the 22nd day of the Democratic government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) criticized the Democrats for making history inappropriately. He highlighted various elements included in their “dirty” counterproposal, which aimed to reopen the government while restoring funding for liberal projects overseas. Johnson opened […]
Hawley presents legislation for farming and SNAP funding during government shutdown
Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Funding Bill Amid Government Shutdown Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri is pushing for a new bill aimed at securing special funding for farmers and food assistance programs during the ongoing government shutdown. His proposal seeks to revive federal support for the Farm Service Administration and the SNAP food program. Despite the […]
Republicans aim to hold Democrats accountable for funding during the shutdown.
Senate Republicans are gearing up to challenge Democrats again with a vote targeting funding for military and essential workers, aiming to create divisions within the Democratic ranks and help end the government shutdown. While the bill’s chances seem slim, Republicans believe it might highlight fractures in the Democratic opposition. “It’s not an easy vote for […]
Funding for SNAP food stamps may be postponed in November for 42 million Americans.
Potential Delays for Federal Food Aid as Congress Faces Deadlock Millions of Americans who depend on federal food assistance might encounter delays in their benefits unless Congress reaches a resolution regarding the ongoing budget deadlock. On October 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a letter to local directors of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Harvard Required to Reduce Admission Slots Even After Regaining Federal Funding
Harvard University Reduces Graduate Enrollment Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) plans to cut enrollment by over 50% in its two graduate programs within the next two years. This move aims to “balance academic and fiscal responsibilities.” As reported by the Harvard Crimson, the university has eliminated more than 75% of doctoral positions in […]
Concerned about Cittarelli’s challenge to Sherril, DNC increases funding for NJ gubernatorial campaign
As we get closer to Election Day, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is making a significant investment in the New Jersey gubernatorial race. They are apparently concerned that Republican candidate Jack Ciatarelli might defeat the current embattled Democrat, Mikie Sherrill. On Tuesday, the DNC revealed plans to allocate around $500,000 towards off-year campaigns in New […]