Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
Read full article: Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure DemocratsWhite House budget director Russ Vought says the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown.
What's in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid
Read full article: What's in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aidThe Republican-led Congress had passed President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid spending.
Secrecy preceded the shutdown of the consumer protection agency's Washington headquarters
Read full article: Secrecy preceded the shutdown of the consumer protection agency's Washington headquartersPresident Donald Trump’s budget chief has sent an email to consumer protection agency employees telling them to stop working.
Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce
Read full article: Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforceThe Biden administration is taking steps meant to strengthen protections for government employees as leading Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, campaign on shrinking and remaking the federal workforce.