US President Donald Trump has ordered an end to federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors through Medicaid and CHIP, effective October 13. The policy covers puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries.
An appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration lacked authority to freeze and claw back disbursed climate nonprofit funds, upholding an injunction giving groups access to billions from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration, challenging Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies that tie billions in federal disaster funding to compliance with election and immigration conditions, arguing these violate the U.S. Constitution.
Republican backlash led to over $1 billion in federal funding cuts for public media, impacting South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). Despite layoffs and show cancellations, SDPB raised a record $8 million in private funds and secured state subsidies, allowing journalist Lori Walsh to return to air in a modified role.
The Trump administration's policy to extend the life of aging Midwest coal plants could cost Americans billions, including $117 million in Wisconsin, according to Gov. Tony Evers. He urged the DOE to focus on clean energy, while critics have sued over the use of emergency powers.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for a Northern Territory AFL team, noting the region's talent, but has not committed federal funding. The NT is vying for the 20th AFL licence, with a task force and business case recommending federal support for a new Darwin stadium.
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states and warned election officials of potential arrest if non-citizens are not removed from voter rolls. These actions, occurring before midterm elections, are seen by critics as attempts to interfere with election administration and undermine voter confidence, rather than address actual fraud.
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states and warning election officials of arrest if they don't remove noncitizens from voter rolls. This action, seen by critics as an attempt to interfere with elections and undermine confidence, comes ahead of crucial midterm elections.
Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers have reinstated Medicaid billing for non-abortion services after nearly a year of defunding. While some services are returning, others may not be restored due to financial and political uncertainty.
Planned Parenthood and two regional providers resume Medicaid billing for non-abortion services after a year-long defunding. The cuts led to clinic closures, reduced screenings, and limited access, with some services unlikely to return due to ongoing political battles.
DOGE's federal funding cuts, directed by the Trump administration, significantly reduced grants for the National Endowment for the Humanities, impacting America's 250th-anniversary celebrations in states like Ohio and West Virginia. A federal judge later ruled the cuts unconstitutional.
California voters will decide in November on a controversial proposal, backed by a labor union, to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund Medicaid. The measure faces strong opposition from Governor Newsom and various groups, who argue it could drive wealthy residents out of the state and destabilize state revenue.
President Trump lauded IBM CEO Arvind Krishna for semiconductor advances and quantum computing investments, while admitting regret over selling IBM stock too early. The administration also announced an executive order to accelerate quantum computing development.
Planned Parenthood is poised to regain federal funding as a year-long Republican ban, enacted via a budget reconciliation bill, is set to expire without an extension. Republicans reportedly lack the votes to extend the ban, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and upcoming midterms.
The Trump administration is moving from campus-specific investigations to rewriting federal rules governing higher education, targeting DEI policies, transgender athletes, and perceived anti-white discrimination. This shift follows judicial blocks on funding cuts and aims to influence 6,000 institutions.
Vice President JD Vance likened his solo time at the White House to 'Home Alone' as President Trump visits China, while also threatening to cut health funding to non-compliant states.
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, the largest Planned Parenthood affiliate, is offering Botox and IV hydration services to offset a $90 million funding gap after federal Medicaid cuts. The Sacramento clinic now provides cash-pay aesthetic treatments alongside reproductive healthcare, with 75-80% of patients on Medi-Cal. The affiliate has closed five clinics since the cuts, which expire this summer.
