Current:Home > MyFederal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management -ProfitClass
Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
View
Date:2025-04-16 22:00:40
A sudden pause in federal assistance is sowing disarray and outrage across the country, throwing into doubt a wide range of programs that help protect Americans from disasters, provide access to clean drinking water and affordable energy and help protect ecosystems, among many other issues.
The order, which came in a memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget on Monday, directed agencies across the government to suspend federal assistance that might not be aligned with the policies of President Donald Trump, “including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, [diversity, equity and inclusion], woke gender ideology, and the green new deal.” The Green New Deal, never enacted into law, was a proposal for climate and economic spending.
The memo, copies of which were posted by news organizations, directed agencies to review all their assistance programs “and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements,” pointing to executive orders Trump has issued covering immigration, foreign aid, energy, climate change and other issues. It ordered agencies to provide detailed information on these programs by Feb. 10 and to “cancel awards already awarded that are in conflict with Administration priorities.”
On Tuesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the order right before it was set to take effect after groups including the American Public Health Association sued, according to The New York Times. In a separate action Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said on social media that she and a coalition of states were also suing to block the White House order.
We’re hiring!
Please take a look at the new openings in our newsroom.
See jobsveryGood! (379)
Related
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Jason Statham Shares Rare Family Photos of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Their Kids on Vacation
- DWTS’ Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran Prove They're Closer Than Ever Amid Romance Rumors
- Kentucky woman seeking abortion files lawsuit over state bans
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- Volunteer firefighter accused of setting brush fire on Long Island
- Suspect in deadly 2023 Atlanta shooting is deemed not competent to stand trial
- Get well, Pop. The Spurs are in great hands until your return
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- Man gets a life sentence in the shotgun death of a New Mexico police officer
Ranking
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- Lady Gaga Joins Wednesday Season 2 With Jenna Ortega, So Prepare to Have a Monster Ball
- Former West Virginia jail officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault on inmate
- LSU student arrested over threats to governor who wanted a tiger at college football games
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Exclusive Yankee Candle Sale: 50% Off Holiday Candles for a Limited Time
- Black and Latino families displaced from Palm Springs neighborhood reach $27M tentative settlement
- Best fits for Corbin Burnes: 6 teams that could match up with Cy Young winner
Recommendation
Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
Mike Tomlin's widely questioned QB switch to Russell Wilson has quieted Steelers' critics
American arrested in death of another American at luxury hotel in Ireland
Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera’s principal guest conductor
'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
Congress heard more testimony about UFOs: Here are the biggest revelations
Missouri prosecutor says he won’t charge Nelly after an August drug arrest
LSU student arrested over threats to governor who wanted a tiger at college football games