Trump, California and federal funds
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U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, on June 11 introduced the "Free Americans from Ideological Reporting (FAIR) Act," which would cut off federal funding for both NPR and PBS. Blackburn said the act would prevent Americans from being "forced to subsidize media that disparages conservatives and does the left's bidding."
The House is expected to vote Thursday on White House's rescission package to claw back funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid.
There are some major contradictions in President Donald Trump’s view of what government should do to help and protect Americans as expressed this week.
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar ruled that the Trump administration cannot require nonprofits to abandon diversity initiatives and transgender recognition to receive federal funding.
Northwestern University is making cutbacks and other financial moves following a freeze of federal funding by the Trump administration. In a letter issued Tuesday, officials announced reductions to administrative and academic budgets,
Before a Monday court deadline, dozens of outside groups — including civil liberties groups, Boston-area hospitals, and former federal officials — submitted amici briefs backing Harvard in its lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The Mellon Foundation is giving Ohio Humanities at least $200,000 to continue operating, but more is needed following federal cuts, officials said.
The announcement follows the Trump administration's move to freeze $790 million in federal funding headed to the school.
The senators request further information on the future of certain programs and the Institute of Museum and Library Services' plan to act in accordance with laws that require minimum funding by state.
The African Meeting House located in Boston's Beacon Hill area is facing some tough budget cuts, but a second grade class is trying to help save it.
Life as we know it now wouldn’t be possible without scientific breakthroughs funded by the federal government.
As some universities scramble to cope with the federal government's funding cuts, a Western Massachusetts college has declined the grants.