A two-page OMB memo falsely claims that the president can refuse to spend money on programs authorized by Congress ...

The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance with the agenda of ...

Senate Democrats want to pause Russell Vought’s nomination for Office of Management and Budget director until the Trump ...

Democrats are sounding “extreme alarm” over a recent memo issued by the Trump administration directing federal agencies to ...

Russell Vought sees the Office of Management and Budget as a “nerve center” that can be used to curtail DEI programs and ...

The White House's pause on federal grants and loans appears to be over. A memo sent by Matthew J. Vaeth at the Office of ...

The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.

U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan temporarily halted President Donald Trump's plan to freeze federal grants and loans last week.

For example, Trump cannot on his own repeal legislation like the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act. But OMB could ...

On Monday, President Donald Trump’s acting director for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Matthew Vaeth, sent out a memo effectively freezing all federal grants, loans, and other forms ...

Acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Matthew Vaeth said in a brief note distributed to federal agencies that the agency's memo authorizing the freeze has been rescinded.