White House: Food stamps and Medicare will not be affected in federal aid freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Social Security, Medicare and food stamps would not be affected by the decision to freeze federal aid. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the Trump administration’s first White House press briefing and whether Medicaid could be among the programs affected.
White House aide says spending freeze isn’t being rescinded despite memo
The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance is not actually an end to curbing government spending.
Trump White House tries to clarify confusion over abrupt federal assistance freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during her first press briefing, faced a barrage of questions on the administration's freeze on federal aid programs.
Will Social Security, Medicare payments be delayed? What we know about Trump’s federal funding freeze
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
Food Stamps, Medicare and Medicaid: What to Know About Trump's Funding Freeze
Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits and food stamps won’t be affected, the White House press secretary said Tuesday. But she dodged questions about other programs.
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Trump rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
Meals on Wheels America CEO on the Effect of Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze
We’re already feeling the effects because [of] the uncertainty and chaos. It really isn’t clear which programs are going to be affected and which aren’t.”Meals on Wheels America President & CEO Ellie Hollander on the effect Trump’s federal funding freeze is having on her organization.
White House blames "outage" for locking out Medicaid, Head Start, health centers from funding site
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Trump order signals shake-up in drug pricing innovation through Medicare and Medicaid
Biden-era policies rescinded by Donald Trump could signal a significant shake-up in Medicare and Medicaid drug price reforms.
Trump’s reversal on federal funding freeze memo is proof that, sometimes, backlash works
After major backlash, Trump’s radical plan to freeze government spending is on hold. Now, it’s all very confusing and ...
What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare
The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could ...
White House pauses federal grants, loans
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the pause on federal financial assistance will not include food stamps ...
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White House pauses federal grants, other programs implicated by executive orders; OMB says Medicare and Medicaid not affected by pause
The White House Office of Management and Budget late Jan. 27 issued a memo directing federal agencies to temporarily pause federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs implicated by ...
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in ...
White House looks to pause federal grants, loans: What it means for you
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze of federal funding. Will Medicare, Social Security or ...
WATCH - White House Press Sec Karoline Leavitt Holds First Briefing After Trump Pauses Federal Grants: Live
The White House ordered a pause on federal grants and loans, potentially halting programs, except Medicare and Social ...