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ABC NewsThe Trump administration moved nearly $400 million in taxpayer funds to Secret Service accounts in two transfers this month. Lawmakers have raised questions about whether any of the money could support construction of a new White House ballroom.
washingtonpost.comHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the funding on Wednesday at an Easterseals clinic in Michigan. The money supports community-based care for substance use disorders and serious mental illness.
nbcnews.comThe Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended more than $200 million in federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on June 11 while it investigates fraud, mismanagement, and waste. The action follows years of audits and complaints about the agency'…
Just the NewsOlympics organizers are coordinating with administration officials on a non-official pro-am golf tournament at a Rancho Palos Verdes course weeks before the 2028 Summer Games. The event is intended to strengthen ties with federal agencies that will handle security and visas.
planet.debian.orgLocal officials report reduced federal support and new data-sharing reluctance ahead of this year's midterms.
The IndependentU.S. Democratic lawmakers met Puerto Rico mayors on June 12, 2026, and committed to corrective actions on federal fund delays. Nearly $43 billion has been allocated, but 30 percent of projects remain pending.
nypost.comSpencer Pratt posted a video on June 12, 2026, claiming he possesses recordings of one Los Angeles mayoral candidate that could prompt a resignation. The post followed a federal decision to suspend funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
nationalpost.comThe administration is working to restore funding for global vaccination programs. The effort comes after earlier reductions tied to policy shifts at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Fox NewsSen. Josh Hawley asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to examine whether federal dollars supported gender-affirming care for minors. The request follows the scheduled lapse of a funding restriction on July 4.
Fox NewsPresident Trump signed legislation providing nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies. The measure funds ICE and Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of his term.
abcnews.go.comA bill providing funding for immigration enforcement and border security cleared Congress after extended debate. The measure authorizes spending on enforcement activities at the southern border and related operations.
The VergeThe House passed a reconciliation bill 214-212 on Tuesday that provides the Department of Homeland Security with $70 billion through 2029. The Senate had approved the measure 52-47 the previous Friday. No Democrats supported the legislation.
Washington ExaminerState officials disenrolled more than 3,400 providers after a federal review prompted by a threatened $2 billion funding cutoff. The Trump administration had required cleanup of enrollment records to restore oversight confidence.
Washington ExaminerThe vice president referred Minnesota's taxpayer-funded healthcare and social service programs to the Justice Department for a criminal fraud investigation. A Republican-led House Oversight Committee report cited years of alleged fraud and retaliation against whistleblowers.
Los Angeles TimesFederal, state and local agencies begin coordinated security operations this week for the 104-match event. The effort includes $875 million in federal funding and new drone countermeasures.
Los Angeles TimesA federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the U.S. Department of Agriculture from conditioning billions in food assistance on compliance with administration policies on gender and immigration. Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed suit in March, ar…
realitytea.comThe administration will direct $425 million to 13 existing coal plants, $75 million to a California export terminal, and $185 million in Energy Department grants for two new plants in Alaska and West Virginia.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from tying U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to compliance with unrelated federal policies.
thehindu.comThe measure funds Border Patrol and ICE operations through the remainder of President Trump's term and now moves to the House for consideration.
Inside Climate NewsThe U.S. Department of Energy will award $28.4 million to Duke Energy for boiler, turbine and pulverizer work at Units 2 and 3. The utility will add $44 million in ratepayer funds, with work scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
nbcnews.comPresident Trump has directed several building and renovation projects in Washington, D.C., including a new White House ballroom, a 250-foot arch on the Potomac, and changes to the Rose Garden and Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The projects involve both private donations and re…
The HillStudents for Life Action said it will issue failing grades on its annual report card unless Republicans extend a one-year Medicaid defunding provision by July 4. The group warned that all members of Congress would receive negative scores if Planned Parenthood regains access to th…
abcnews.go.comThe ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee stated that several Republican members are troubled by a $1.8 million fund and said Congress should vote to reject it. The member said existing legal processes are sufficient.
bloombergquint.comThe president announced $700 million in federal funding to support construction of the first new U.S. coal plants in 13 years. The money targets an industry that has declined for decades.
New York PostThe order also allocates $200 million for new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia plus $425 million for existing plants in ten states. Construction on the Oakland terminal is set to begin this summer.
Los Angeles TimesThe funding will support upgrades at 13 existing plants, construction of two new plants, and a coal export terminal in California. The announcement was made from the Oval Office on Thursday.
e360.yale.eduThe administration will direct $700 million in grants to more than a dozen existing coal-fired power plants. The funding uses a Cold War-era statute originally intended to speed industrial output during national emergencies.
e360.yale.eduThe U.S. government will direct $700 million toward coal power plant upgrades, a new export terminal, and two new coal plants. Officials will use the Defense Production Act to authorize the spending during an afternoon event.
Fox NewsSenate Republicans passed a three-year funding package for immigration enforcement after an 18-hour overnight vote. Amendments targeting a nearly $2 billion DOJ fund created tension within the GOP and with Democrats.
Washington ExaminerSenate Republicans voted down an amendment that would have blocked creation of a Justice Department settlement fund. Three Republican senators broke with their party during the vote.
Washington ExaminerThe Justice Department will not move forward with a $1.776 billion fund after a court order blocked it. Republican senators have sought permanent assurances the fund is ended.
ForbesA temporary arena is under construction on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 UFC event. The structure will host 4,300 guests with additional viewing at nearby Ellipse Park. Officials also continue work on a separate 90,000-square-foot ballroom project.
Le MondeThe acting attorney general told Congress the administration will not proceed with a proposed compensation fund. A federal judge had frozen the project last week.
Abc NewsThe department has opened reviews of several district initiatives that target resources by race. Officials say the programs must comply with federal law barring race-based discrimination. Districts in Chicago and Los Angeles have adjusted or lost funding after complaints.
Fox NewsThe Justice Department has permanently abandoned its plan to establish an $8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government weaponization. Officials confirmed the decision during a congressional budget hearing.
680news.comThe acting attorney general is scheduled to appear before lawmakers one day after the Justice Department said it would follow a court order pausing the fund. The testimony follows the temporary suspension of the program.
nbcnews.comLawmakers are scheduled to hold hearings today examining the administration's use of funds for immigration enforcement and large-scale removal operations. The sessions focus on budget allocations and program implementation.
deccanchronicle.comSome Senate Republicans have voiced opposition to a proposed $1.8 billion allocation for investigations. The measure has drawn attention on a Reuters podcast.
dailywire.comNew federal guidance blocks states from using $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds to subsidize replacement of gas stoves, ovens, dryers, heat pumps and water heaters with electric models.
deccanchronicle.comSenate Republicans are blocking a bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies until concerns about a proposed $1.8 billion fund are addressed. The White House has not offered changes to the fund, which the Justice Department said would provide restitution to people targeted by…
GristThe U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated nearly all grants under a $300 million program in a single week. Agroecology Commons, one of the recipients, has not yet received a termination notice.
axios.comNegotiations are underway to provide federal funds directly to American drone companies. The money would support expanded production and lower prices without purchasing finished drones.
insurancejournal.comInternal records and interviews show the agency held more than $15 billion in unspent funds by late 2025. Multiple grants and contracts required approval from then-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem before release.
pbs.orgMore than a dozen Republican senators have asked White House aides to eliminate the Justice Department fund. The fund would allow payments to people who say they were unfairly prosecuted under prior administrations.
Washington ExaminerFederal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford stated this week that the U.S. air traffic system is fundamentally safe. He noted ongoing modernization efforts while acknowledging some infrastructure still relies on decades-old technology.
NprA Bipartisan Policy Center study finds that without additional federal funding, machines meeting current federal security standards may not become standard until the 2040s. The report notes that the average voting machine will be 9.3 years old by the next presidential election.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe lawsuit seeks repayment of federal grants and changes to campus procedures. It alleges that UCLA failed to stop harassment of Jewish and Israeli students during campus protests in 2024.
Cadiz, Inc. will fund technical and regulatory work by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to evaluate the Mojave Groundwater Bank project. The agreement follows a September 2025 memorandum of understanding among Reclamation, Fenner Valley Water Authority, and Fenner Gap Mutual Water…
theconservativetreehouse.comThe Trump administration reached a settlement in a lawsuit it filed against itself. The agreement establishes a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals the administration determines were unfairly prosecuted.
foxnews.comSenate Republicans are preparing amendments to address a $1.8 billion fund created last week as part of a legal settlement. The fund would allow individuals to seek damages if they believe they were targeted by the prior administration's Justice Department.
theyeshivaworld.comSen. Chris Van Hollen said the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund should be eliminated. He described the fund as corrupt during an interview on Face the Nation.
thenation.comA computational model projects annual U.S. costs between $2 billion and $3.4 billion depending on incidence rates. Federal research funding and the dedicated long COVID office were ended in 2025.
gatestoneinstitute.orgSenate Republicans declined to approve funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement before leaving for recess. The holdup stems from a new Justice Department compensation fund tied to January 6 cases.
Fox NewsSenate Republicans pulled a bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after questions arose about a compensation fund created by the Justice Department. The fund totals $1.776 billion and was established without prior congressional approva…
alternet.orgApplications have begun arriving at the Justice Department for a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement between President Trump and the government. The fund aims to address claims of government targeting, though formal distribution rules have not yet been set.
Washington ExaminerCongress established May 22 as Maritime Day to commemorate the first steam-powered Atlantic crossing by the SS Savannah in 1819. The day highlights ongoing investments in port infrastructure and the economic role of U.S. ports.
thegatewaypundit.comMartin County officials say the $50 billion rural health program will not reopen the county's only hospital, which closed in 2023. The county continues to seek state and federal support for emergency services and possible reopening.
Fox NewsOpenTheBooks documented $1.35 million paid directly to the Southern Poverty Law Center since fiscal year 2016 and identified a $2.5 million National Institutes of Health grant that integrates the group's curriculum into middle school programs. The House Judiciary Committee held a…
Fox NewsThe Justice Department says the $1.778 billion fund will review claims from individuals who allege harm from federal investigations. Officials state payments will be decided by a five-person board using factors such as evidence and financial loss.
cnbc.comThe U.S. government will distribute $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine quantum computing companies. IBM is expected to receive half of the total amount.