A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
Two dozen Democratic attorneys general said Tuesday afternoon they are suing to stop the White House from instituting a pause to trillions of dollars in federal grant, loan and other aid funding.A Monday night White House budget office memo called for the spending freeze on federal assistance to begin by 5 p.m. Tuesday, potentially affecting a vast range of programs, from aid to nonprofits and universities to small business loans and state and local government grants.
'The Monday night directive from the Office of Management and Budget said its goal was to advance White House priorities, including 'to advance a stronger and safer America, eliminating the financial burden of inflation for citizens, unleashing American energy and manufacturing, ending 'wokeness' and the weaponization of government, promoting efficiency in government, and making America healthy again.
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