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Trump Administration Freezes $410 Billion, Shutdown Looms

9/10/2025

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President Trump’s administration has frozen or canceled over $410 billion in federal funding, risking expiration by September 30.
Democrats accuse Trump and OMB Director Russ Vought of obstructing spending, impacting disaster response and health research.
A government shutdown is imminent, with Senate leaders yet to address funding deadlines.
Fiscal hawks favor static funding levels, while Democrats push for a short-term solution.
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole calls for bipartisan negotiations to safeguard Congress's funding authority.

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President Trump’s administration has frozen or canceled over $410 billion in federal funding, risking expiration by September 30.
Democrats accuse Trump and OMB Director Russ Vought of obstructing spending, impacting disaster response and health research.
A government shutdown is imminent, with Senate leaders yet to address funding deadlines.
Fiscal hawks favor static funding levels, while Democrats push for a short-term solution.
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole calls for bipartisan negotiations to safeguard Congress's funding authority.