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Los Angeles TimesFederal judge blocks USDA plan to tie food aid to gender and immigration policies
A 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…
foxnews.comTrump Administration Allocates Nearly $700 Million to Coal Plants Under Defense Production Act
The 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.
thehindu.comJudge Blocks Trump Administration Policy Linking USDA Funds to Broader Federal Policy Compliance
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from tying U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to compliance with unrelated federal policies.
thehindu.comSenate Passes $70B Border Enforcement Bill via Reconciliation
The 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 NewsDOE Awards Duke Energy $28.4M Grant to Upgrade Roxboro Coal Units Scheduled to Retire by 2034
The 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.comTrump Orders Multiple Construction Projects at White House and Potomac River
President 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 HillSenate Narrowly Rejects Extension of Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funding Ban as Anti-Abortion Group Threatens Failing Grades
Students 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.comHouse Judiciary Ranking Member Calls for Vote to Reject $1.8 Million Fund
The 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.
New York PostPresident Trump orders $75 million for Oakland coal terminal
The 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.
deccanchronicle.comPresident Announces $700 Million for New Domestic Coal Plants
The 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.
Los Angeles TimesFederal Government to Invest $700 Million in Coal Plants and Oakland Export Terminal
The 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.eduAdministration to allocate $700 million to coal plants under Defense Production Act
The 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.eduUS Directs Nearly $700M Toward Coal Production Using Defense Production Act
The 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 Advance Multi-Year ICE Funding Bill While Targeting DOJ Settlement Fund
Senate 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 Rejects Amendment to Block Justice Department Fund
Senate 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 ExaminerJudge Blocks $1.776 Billion Fund for January 6 Defendants
The 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.
ForbesTrump to Host UFC Event on White House South Lawn
A 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 MondeU.S. administration drops plan for $1.8 billion compensation fund
The 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 NewsEducation Department investigates programs aimed at Black student outcomes
The 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 NewsTrump Administration Cancels $8 Billion Fund for Federal Law Enforcement
The 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.comActing Attorney General to Testify on $1.8 Billion Fund After Court Halt
The 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.comCongress to question Trump administration officials on deportation funding and operations
Lawmakers 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.
winnipegfreepress.comSenate Republicans oppose $1.8 billion fund for investigations
Some Senate Republicans have voiced opposition to a proposed $1.8 billion allocation for investigations. The measure has drawn attention on a Reuters podcast.
dailywire.comEnergy Department Prohibits Rebates for Switching from Gas to Electric Appliances
New 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 withhold immigration funding bill over $1.8 billion fund
Senate 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…
GristUSDA Terminates 49 of 50 Grants from $300M Program Citing Waste and Misalignment with Priorities
The 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.
nbcnews.comU.S. administration in advanced talks to fund domestic drone makers
Negotiations 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.comFEMA faced payment delays and staffing cuts during 2025 leadership changes
Internal 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.orgRepublican senators privately urge White House to scrap $1.776 billion fund
More 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 ExaminerFAA Administrator Says Air Travel Remains Safe
Federal 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.
NprReport: U.S. Voting Equipment Replacement Costs $2.71 Billion
A 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.
jpost.comJustice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish and Israeli Students
The 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.
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theglobeandmail.comCadiz and Bureau of Reclamation Sign Funding Agreement for Mojave Groundwater Bank Review
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.comTrump Administration Settles Lawsuit to Create $1.8 Billion Weaponization Fund
The 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.comRepublicans Prepare Legislation on $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate 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.comDemocratic Senator Calls for Ending Justice Department Anti-Weaponization Fund
Sen. 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.comStudy Estimates Long COVID Economic Burden at $8 Billion Through 2027
A 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 Block Funding for Border Patrol and ICE
Senate 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 Withdraw ICE Funding Bill Over $1.776 Billion Compensation Fund
Senate 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.orgJustice Department Receives Early Applications for $1.8 Billion Fund
Applications 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 ExaminerMaritime Day Marks 200 Years of U.S. Shipping and Port Development
Congress 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.comNorth Carolina County Sees Limited Reach of Federal Rural Health Fund
Martin 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 NewsWatchdog Reports $3.85 Million in Public Funds Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
OpenTheBooks 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 NewsTrump Administration Describes DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund as Case-by-Case Compensation Program
The 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.comTrump Administration to Award $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Grants
The 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.
Fox NewsSenate Republicans Question DOJ Fund Created in Lawsuit Settlement
Senate Republicans have raised questions about a nearly $1.8 billion fund announced by the Department of Justice earlier this week. The fund was established as part of a settlement that ended a $10 billion lawsuit.
usatoday.comRepublican Lawmaker Says Party Plans to Block Justice Department Fund
A Republican representative told a reporter that party members intend to oppose a proposed Justice Department settlement fund. The fund would compensate individuals who say they were improperly targeted by federal authorities.
New York PostTrump Administration Approves $8 Billion Plan to Redesign Penn Station
The federal government and Amtrak selected a developer to lead a redesign of Penn Station without relocating Madison Square Garden. Officials pledged $8 billion for the project and said construction could begin by the end of 2027.
washingtonpost.comHouse Judiciary Republicans Reject Subpoenas for Anti-Weaponization Fund Architects
House Judiciary Republicans declined to issue subpoenas for individuals involved in creating a new federal fund. The fund is described as the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Le MondeAdministration Creates Fund for Alleged Political Prosecution Victims
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche announced a $1.776 billion compensation fund for individuals claiming political targeting. The fund accepts claims through December 1, 2028, and includes a permanent ban on tax audits for the president and family.
washingtonpost.comSenate Panel Advances Immigration Enforcement Funding Package
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved its portion of a multiyear immigration enforcement funding package on an 8-7 party-line vote. The measure now moves to the Senate Budget Committee for consideration on Wednesday.
propublica.orgAlaska Villages Seek FEMA Approval to Relocate After Typhoon Halong
Two western Alaska villages were destroyed by Typhoon Halong flooding last October. Residents voted to move to higher ground, but FEMA has not approved relocation funding.
nbcnews.comUCAR Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Closure of Federally Funded National Center for Atmospheric Research
The Trump administration announced in November it would dismantle the federally funded National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing its contribution to what it calls climate alarmism. The center's parent organization filed suit, arguing the move is retali…
winnipegfreepress.comThree Indigenous Tourism Groups Leave National Association, Plan New Organization Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Indigenous Tourism Ontario, Indigenous Tourism B.C. and Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network have signed an MOU to create another national tourism organization. The move follows letters citing unresolved governance issues and comes as ITAC faces a financial crisis wi…
realitytea.comTrump Signs Executive Order to Speed Psychedelic Drug Research and Funding
President Trump signed an executive order last month directing faster research and increased federal funding for psychedelic drug therapies. Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said the measure could help veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries as well as people facing other mental hea…
Nonprofits Report Rising Demand, Staff Reductions and Budget Pressures After Federal Funding Changes
A Center for Effective Philanthropy survey of 380 nonprofit leaders found nearly three-quarters reported increased demand for services due to program cuts. The report details widespread financial strain, with 39% of organizations reporting budget deficits in fiscal 2025. Philanth…
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Defers $1.3 Billion Medicaid Payment to California
Vice President JD Vance announced on May 13, 2026, that the federal government is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California, citing the state's failure to combat fraud. The action is part of a broader anti-fraud initiative that also suspends roughly 800 hosp…
nypost.comForensic Expert Henry Lee Says His Connecticut Institute Trained Over 10,000 Chinese Police Officers
Henry Lee, an expert who worked on O.J. Simpson's defense, said he trained more than 10,000 Chinese police personnel in the United States through his forensic institute in Connecticut. The institute receives federal funding. The Daily Caller News Foundation first reported Lee's c…
The GuardianFederal Agency Restricts Use of Funds for Fentanyl Test Strips
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued guidance in April prohibiting federal funding for substance testing strips including those for fentanyl. The letter stated that such strips facilitate illicit drug use and are incompatible with federal laws. Som…
jpost.comOver $1 Million in Federal Funds Granted to California Jewish Community Security Program
Congressman Brad Sherman and the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles announced on Tuesday that more than $1 million in federal funds has been awarded to the federation’s Community Security Initiative. Sherman had requested $1.4 million last May for the 2026 fiscal year.