Trump Administration Suspends $339 Million Funding for UCLA Due to Civil Rights Issues
UCLA Faces Federal Funding Freeze Over Civil Rights Violations The Trump administration has notified UCLA that it has put a hold on $339.2 million in federal funding from various agencies due to identified civil rights violations. This information was shared with the Daily Caller by senior administration officials. The funding freeze includes: $18.2 million from […]
Democrats intensify efforts against Trump by involving Congress in the fight to cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
Abortion service providers and Democratic states are starting legal actions in response to the Trump administration’s choice to reimburse certain family planning services, stirring a complex legal confrontation that questions both congressional authority and presidential decisions. Planned Parenthood, along with a few blue states, is suing over a specific stipulation in a major bill that […]
Harvard takes legal action for funding after government cuts $2.5B research grant
Harvard University, along with the American Association of University Professors, is pushing for federal courts to intervene and halt the government’s planned $2.5 billion funding cut related to research. At first look, one might find this amusing. It’s not like Harvard is short on funds—their donations are comparable to the GDP of some small nations. […]
Republican proposal aims to stop funding for police hiring illegal immigrants
New Bill Targets Police Employment of Illegal Immigrants Republican lawmakers are taking steps to prohibit individuals who are in the U.S. illegally from becoming police officers. This legislative move aims to halt federal funding for law enforcement agencies that employ such individuals. Representative Kat Cammack from Florida introduced the bill this week. She expressed concerns […]
DOJ memo urges federal funding recipients to eliminate DEI
Attorney General Pam Bondy announced that the Trump administration intends to restrict funding for organizations that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She stated, “Entities receiving federal funds must adhere to federal anti-discrimination laws and ensure that their programs do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. […]
Senate committee moves forward with funding bill that includes $1 billion for Ukraine
The Senate Budget Committee has moved forward with a proposal that would allocate approximately $1 billion in security aid for Ukraine. This funding is part of the 2026 Defense Budget Act, championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), who chairs the Defense Subcommittee. The committee approved the bill with a vote […]
Senators eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the spending bill
Sen. Patty Murray Criticizes Public Broadcasting Funding Cuts Senator Patty Murray, a leading Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, expressed concern on Thursday regarding the lack of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in the 2026 spending bill. This situation arose after a previous approval for public media funding was rescinded, allegedly at […]
New Main Street Caucus leader gets ready for funding battle
Rep. Mike Flood (R-NEB.), recently elected as the chairman of the House Republican Main Street Caucus, is gearing up for a significant challenge ahead in Congress. “I’m the voice in the caucus aiming to do the right thing, and represent a considerable number of fulfillers. Why am I here? [the] Approval [Committee] What if you […]
Trump’s tariffs: A fresh chapter in trade and funding for national defense
In June, the United States collected $27 billion from tariffs on imported goods, and this figure is likely to see an increase this month. Further details will emerge soon, so it’s worth keeping an eye on how these numbers are framed in their context. President Donald Trump secured his re-election in November 2024 by using […]
Brown University reaches agreement with the Trump administration to regain $500 million in federal funding.
Brown University Strikes Deal with Trump Administration Brown University on Wednesday finalized an agreement with the Trump administration, allowing it to recover $510 million in federal funds that had been frozen due to ongoing investigations into potential civil rights violations at Ivy League institutions. As part of this agreement, Brown will donate $50 million to […]