How could Trump's funding freeze have affected Massachusetts?
President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than a day after Massachusetts and other states sued and a federal judge intervened.
Massachusetts scrambles to understand, react to federal funding freeze
Federal aid is a major source of revenue for states. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, federal grants represented 36.4% of total revenue for state governments in fiscal year 2022.
Mass. is suing over federal funding freeze as Medicaid system appears to be down
A judge temporarily blocked the freeze, which the White House says doesn't affect individuals, but federal payment portals are glitching.
Federal judge halts Trump’s federal funding freeze as panic persists in Massachusetts
Attorney General Andrea Campbell and prosecutors from other states planned to sue President Donald Trump after his administration issued a directive to pause the distribution of federal funding.
Federal fund freeze reversed, but Keating, Markey say vigilance still needed
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network CEO Jim Klocke said that the news was a relief for nonprofits worried about cutting employee hours and layoffs
Mass. AG Campbell sues Trump over ‘unconstitutional’ federal funding freeze
The funding freeze "violates the separation of powers," Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said, as a colleague from California called it "arbitrary and capricious."
Food Stamps, Medicare and Medicaid: What to Know About Trump's Funding Freeze
Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits and food stamps won’t be affected, the White House press secretary said Tuesday. But she dodged questions about other programs.
White House says Canada tariffs to take effect Saturday, leaving Mass. facing potential cost increases
President Donald Trump plans to roll out a 25% tariff on goods coming from Canada starting Saturday, a White House official ...
Massachusetts politicians react to DC plane crash, Trump's comments. Here's what they said.
The state's congressional delegation offered thoughts and prayers for the victims while also taking aim at Trump.
Judge blocks Trump's funding freeze after Mass. joins in lawsuit
Massachusetts is joining in legal action as President Trump's administration begins a review of spending that could freeze ...
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Karoline Leavitt Gives Simple Answer To Reporter Asking How Many Illegal Immigrants Have ‘Criminal Record’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce Tuesday that every ...
Live updates: White House to hold first press briefing of Trump presidency
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to make her debut behind the podium as the White House holds its first official news ...
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Cambridge State Rep Says State Legislature Will Work to Protect Residents under Trump
The Massachusetts state legislature is preparing to use its power to protect residents while looking to the state Attorney ...
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Trump refuses to say if he’s spoken to Putin; White House ‘talking’ about ending Ukraine war
President Trump on Friday wouldn’t say if he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since he began his second term ...
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Federal workers in Mass. hit pause on a Pres. Trump's buyout offer
On Tuesday, the White House and the Office of Personnel Management issued a memo to federal workers entitled “Fork in the ...