Averting

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Funding Freeze, Averting Crisis for States and Nonprofits

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge recently intervened to temporarily halt President Donald Trump’s latest initiative to alter the direction of federal spending, marking a significant pause in the administration’s plans moments before they were set to commence. This judicial decision averted a potentially major disruption to a wide range of entities that rely heavily on federal financial assistance. The stoppage comes after nonprofit organizations, which stand to lose funding under the new regulations, filed a lawsuit challenging the president’s action. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued an administrative stay, delaying the implementation of the … Read more

President Biden Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown Amid Holiday Season

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Washington, D.C. — In a crucial move before the holidays, President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan budget bill that prevents a potential government shutdown, just as Congress seemed on the brink of chaos following opposition from President-elect Donald Trump. The newly signed legislation ensures government operations can extend through mid-March, providing relief to many as the year draws to a close. This development followed intense negotiations and last-minute deal-making in Congress, reflecting a strenuous compromise between Democrats and Republicans. The bill, which neither sides found entirely satisfactory, was eventually passed in the Senate with … Read more