Federal Funding
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PoliticsGOP Bill Seeks to Block Federal Funds for States Penalizing Parents Over Gender Identity Disputes
Oct 4, 2026
Sen. Eric Schmitt and Rep. Mary Miller introduced a bill to withhold federal child-welfare funds from states that penalize parents for not supporting gender transitions.
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ImmigrationFederal Government Plans Three New Border Patrol Stations, Two Checkpoints in Arizona
Sep 26, 2026
Federal officials are advancing plans for three new Border Patrol stations and two checkpoints in Arizona, aiming to expand border security infrastructure.
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PoliticsBipartisan Bill Seeks to Block Federal Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
Sep 8, 2026
A bipartisan House bill would prohibit federal funding for AI-powered surveillance cameras, citing privacy concerns as the technology rapidly expands nationwide.
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HealthCMS Ends Medicaid, CHIP Funding for Pediatric Gender Procedures
Aug 12, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-related medical interventions in minors.
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MediaPBS and NPR Remain Operational After Federal Funding Cut, Rely on Surge in Private Donations
Aug 1, 2026
One year after a federal funding cut, PBS and NPR continue broadcasting, supported by increased private donations and ongoing debate over their political alignment.
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PoliticsPlanned Parenthood Regains Federal Funding After Congressional Ban Expires
Jul 21, 2026
Planned Parenthood has regained access to federal funds after Congress allowed a one-year Medicaid ban to lapse, reigniting debate over taxpayer support for abortion.
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PoliticsPro-Life Groups Protest Resumed Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood
Jul 20, 2026
Pro-life advocates and lawmakers protested outside the Capitol as federal funding for Planned Parenthood resumed after a one-year pause under Republican legislation.
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PoliticsDuffy Redirects $1.73 Billion in Transportation Grants Away From DEI Projects
Jul 12, 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shifted $1.73 billion in federal grants toward roads and bridges, reversing Biden-era funding priorities and drawing partisan.
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EducationU.S. Education Department Proposes Rule to Limit Federal Funding for Low-Return College Programs
Apr 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education plans to cut federal funding for college programs that fail to provide graduates with high salaries, aiming to reduce student debt.
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ImmigrationDuffy Threatens To Pull $75M In Road Funds For Pennsylvania
Nov 20, 2025
This warning was issued in a letter from the DOT to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll and Governor Josh Shapiro.
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ImmigrationFive States and D.C. Allocated $1.4 Billion in Federal Medicaid Funds to Undocumented Immigrants
Oct 31, 2025
California accounted for the majority of this expenditure, spending more than $1.3 billion alone in recent months, according to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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Courts & LawBlue States Lack Evidence in Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Oct 14, 2025
Four states suing the Trump administration over the definition of birthright citizenship have not provided evidence to support their claims of harm, according.
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Courts & LawJudge Blocks Trump Administration's Funding Freeze on Harvard University
Sep 4, 2025
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze nearly $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, ruling that the action.
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EducationFive Virginia School Districts Face Federal Funding Cuts Over Transgender Policies
Aug 20, 2025
Explainer Navigating Virginia's Electoral Landscape: Key Issues and Reforms This decision affects over $50 million in federal grant funding, including various types of aid.
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PoliticsRed State Institutions Are As Left-Wing As Their Blue Counterparts
Aug 20, 2025
The report, obtained by The Federalist, suggests that despite political differences, the governance in red states often operates within a left-wing framework.
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Courts & LawD.C. Circuit Court Affirms Trumpβs Authority Over USAID Funding
Aug 13, 2025
The court's 2-1 ruling, issued on August 25, 2025, supports Trump's executive order aimed at curbing what he described as wasteful spending on international projects.