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#federal-grants

Trump administration antisemitism task force launches probe of $8.7B in grants to Harvard

The Trump administration is investigating Harvard for potential violations of civil rights laws related to antisemitism.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

Harvard University is suing the Trump administration to stop a government freeze on $2.2 billion in federal grants.

US politics

Harvard tapped attorneys with GOP ties to sue Trump in funding freeze showdown

Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a freeze of federal funding impacting critical research.

Trump administration antisemitism task force launches probe of $8.7B in grants to Harvard

The Trump administration is investigating Harvard for potential violations of civil rights laws related to antisemitism.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

Harvard University is suing the Trump administration to stop a government freeze on $2.2 billion in federal grants.

US politics

Harvard tapped attorneys with GOP ties to sue Trump in funding freeze showdown

Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a freeze of federal funding impacting critical research.

more#harvard-university

Healthcare

fromThe Atlantic

Can Rural Health Care Survive DOGE?

The potential loss of federal grants threatens healthcare access in impoverished rural communities.

#trump-administration

fromwww.npr.org

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze

The federal judge's ruling blocks the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal grant payments, affirming the roles of government branches.

SF politics

Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants Vanish

Federal spending freezes under the Trump administration jeopardize wildfire management efforts and nonprofit funding in Colorado.

Unpredictable federal grants create significant challenges for nonprofits and small businesses reliant on government support.

Right-wing politics

2 weeks ago

Trump vs. the racists, an Obama-esque Iran play and other commentary

Trump froze over $2 billion in federal grants for Harvard due to their refusal to mitigate antisemitism.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.theguardian.com

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's halt of federal grants and loans

Federal judge temporally blocks Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans, ensuring continuity of aid for millions.

Judge tells Trump administration that it has to stop its freeze on FEMA grants - for real this time

A judge has ruled against the Trump administration's freeze on FEMA grants to states, deeming it a violation of a previous court order.

NYC parents

Trump administration suspends 'several dozen' federal grants for Princeton - and university's president claims he doesn't know why

Trump administration suspended federal grants to Princeton over antisemitism probe, raising concerns on academic funding and university policies.

fromwww.npr.org

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze

The federal judge's ruling blocks the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal grant payments, affirming the roles of government branches.

SF politics

Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants Vanish

Federal spending freezes under the Trump administration jeopardize wildfire management efforts and nonprofit funding in Colorado.

Unpredictable federal grants create significant challenges for nonprofits and small businesses reliant on government support.

Right-wing politics

2 weeks ago

Trump vs. the racists, an Obama-esque Iran play and other commentary

Trump froze over $2 billion in federal grants for Harvard due to their refusal to mitigate antisemitism.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.theguardian.com

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's halt of federal grants and loans

Federal judge temporally blocks Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans, ensuring continuity of aid for millions.

Judge tells Trump administration that it has to stop its freeze on FEMA grants - for real this time

A judge has ruled against the Trump administration's freeze on FEMA grants to states, deeming it a violation of a previous court order.

NYC parents

more#trump-administration

Trump administration suspends 'several dozen' federal grants for Princeton - and university's president claims he doesn't know why

Trump administration suspended federal grants to Princeton over antisemitism probe, raising concerns on academic funding and university policies.

#funding-cuts

Non-profit organizations

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Trump's "Opening Salvo" in His War Against Criminal Justice Reform Starts With This Nonprofit - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Vera Institute of Justice had its federal grants canceled, jeopardizing key justice and safety programs.

US politics

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

National Endowment for the Humanities cancels grants as Trump administration redirects agency's resources

NEH abruptly cancelled funding for grantees to redirect resources toward the president's agenda, deeply affecting state humanities councils.

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Trump's "Opening Salvo" in His War Against Criminal Justice Reform Starts With This Nonprofit - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Vera Institute of Justice had its federal grants canceled, jeopardizing key justice and safety programs.

US politics

National Endowment for the Humanities cancels grants as Trump administration redirects agency's resources

NEH abruptly cancelled funding for grantees to redirect resources toward the president's agenda, deeply affecting state humanities councils.

more#funding-cuts

fromHigh Country News

2 weeks ago

Agriculture

Farmers face frozen jobs and heavier workloads under DOGE 'efficiency' budget - High Country News

Federal grants are essential for farmers, but recent funding freezes create significant hardships amid challenges like droughts and market fluctuations.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US news

Trump admin freezing $510 million in federal funding to Brown University

The Trump administration plans to withhold $510 million in federal funding to Brown University over antisemitism allegations and DEI policy reviews.

Non-profit organizations

Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal Funding

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College's USDA grant is frozen, jeopardizing its Indigenous food project and student internships.

#elon-musk

NYC startup

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Elon Musk's Starlink could soon tap into $42 billion federal program

The Commerce Department's rule change may allow Starlink to access federal grant funding to improve rural internet connectivity.

The BEAD program now embraces a tech-neutral approach to boost internet access for underserved communities.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to Check

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency reversed a controversial change, allowing for better verification of their claims after scrutiny from fact-checkers.

NYC startup

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Elon Musk's Starlink could soon tap into $42 billion federal program

The Commerce Department's rule change may allow Starlink to access federal grant funding to improve rural internet connectivity.

The BEAD program now embraces a tech-neutral approach to boost internet access for underserved communities.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to Check

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency reversed a controversial change, allowing for better verification of their claims after scrutiny from fact-checkers.

Judge Orders Education Dept. to Restore Some Grants to Schools

Federal judge reinstates Education Department grants aimed at underserved schools, criticizing arbitrary cuts under the Trump administration.

#scientific-research

OMG science

US disruptions to science could transform global research landscape

The federal grant freeze and workforce cuts have disrupted US scientific research, creating opportunities for international scholars.

OMG science

Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grants

Federal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.

Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.

OMG science

US disruptions to science could transform global research landscape

The federal grant freeze and workforce cuts have disrupted US scientific research, creating opportunities for international scholars.

OMG science

Daily briefing: Chaos erupts in US science as Trump's team declares freeze on federal grants

Federal grants freeze worries US scientists about long-term repercussions.

Fast radio bursts exhibit unexpected properties, raising new questions in astrophysics.

more#scientific-research

Cryptocurrency

fromFast Company

HUD is eyeing a crypto experiment. Some government workers are concerned

HUD is exploring cryptocurrency for federal grants, raising concerns over volatility and crime.

SF politics

fromSun Sentinel

Federal rail, airport grants in Florida appear intact as Trump cost-cutting drive unfolds

Federal grants for transportation projects in Florida remain secure despite the Trump Administration's budget cuts.

The California High-Speed Rail project faces scrutiny over delays and cost overruns.

Miscellaneous

Some Head Start childcare centers say they can't get federal funds. They're paying staff out of pocket and worried about closing: 'Folks are scared.'

Federal funding disruptions impact childcare centers serving low-income families, risking staff pay and operational viability.

#research-funding

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might think

A policy freeze on research grants may severely hinder US research capabilities, driven by political ideology.

fromwww.nature.com

Science

Inside the NSF's Effort to Scour Research Grants for Violations of Trump's Orders

The NSF has reopened funding after a court order, but uncertainty continues for researchers in light of recent political directives.

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might think

A policy freeze on research grants may severely hinder US research capabilities, driven by political ideology.

fromwww.nature.com

Science

Inside the NSF's Effort to Scour Research Grants for Violations of Trump's Orders

The NSF has reopened funding after a court order, but uncertainty continues for researchers in light of recent political directives.

more#research-funding

fromThe New Yorker

Business

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on What Democrats Should Do Next

Democrats must connect charges of chaos and incompetence to real-world impacts to effectively seize the narrative in politics.

fromTechCrunch

Business

Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production | TechCrunch

Intel has received $2.2 billion in federal grants to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

Nicolle Wallace Insists Trump Political Stunt' Has Completely Resuscitated' the Dem Party: They Were Flat-Lined'

Donald Trump's actions have inadvertently energized the Democratic Party, providing them a cause to rally against.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Disastrous, Cruel, and Dumb': Schumer Levels Scathing Criticism At Trump After Spending Freeze Reversal

Schumer criticized Trump's proposal to freeze federal grants, claiming public backlash led to its quick reversal.

US Elections

fromwww.mediaite.com

Nicolle Wallace Insists Trump Political Stunt' Has Completely Resuscitated' the Dem Party: They Were Flat-Lined'

Donald Trump's actions have inadvertently energized the Democratic Party, providing them a cause to rally against.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Disastrous, Cruel, and Dumb': Schumer Levels Scathing Criticism At Trump After Spending Freeze Reversal

Schumer criticized Trump's proposal to freeze federal grants, claiming public backlash led to its quick reversal.

Medicaid, SBA loans, student loans, SNAP: What is and isn't affected by Trump's freeze on federal grants?

The White House paused federal grants and loans to review alignment with Trump's executive orders.

fromTelecompetitor