Trump's first term
Conflicting reports on freezing government aid
After several rounds of talks about President Donald Trump's freezing of government aid, the White House insists that the pause is still in effect, Reuters reports.
Earlier on Wednesday, it was announced that the White House Budget Office would withdraw the decision to freeze the aid, according to CBS News. Now, the White House press secretary writes on X that the withdrawal only applied to a specific document and that the decision stands.
The Trump administration has ordered that support for all organizations that are in any way affected by Trump's presidential orders be stopped.
According to Axios, Trump has signed 38 presidential orders since taking office, and according to CBS, there was great confusion in schools, hospitals, cities and states that thought they could be affected. The freeze has also given rise to several lawsuits and harsh criticism.
Conflicting reports on freezing government aid
After several rounds of talks about President Donald Trump's freezing of government aid, the White House insists that the pause is still in effect, Reuters reports.
Earlier on Wednesday, it was announced that the White House Budget Office would withdraw the decision to freeze the aid, according to CBS News. Now, the White House press secretary writes on X that the withdrawal only applied to a specific document and that the decision stands.
The Trump administration has ordered that support for all organizations that are in any way affected by Trump's presidential orders be stopped.
According to Axios, Trump has signed 38 presidential orders since taking office, and according to CBS, there was great confusion in schools, hospitals, cities and states that thought they could be affected. The freeze has also given rise to several lawsuits and harsh criticism.
Democrats: Trump is violating the separation of powers
Democrats in Congress and the Senate say that President Donald Trump is exceeding his authority with plans to pause government grants and loans. This is reported by USA Today.
- We are facing a constitutional crisis. The point is that the president is not allowed to decide this, says Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, who represents Democrats on the Budget Committee.
He is referring to the first article of the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to raise taxes and distribute the money to government programs.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt comments on the allegations:
- White House lawyers believe that it is within the president's authority to do this, and that is why he is doing it.
Several prosecutors have challenged Trump's plans in court. They were supposed to take effect on Wednesday evening but were temporarily stopped by a federal judge to allow room for negotiations.
Democrats in Congress and the Senate say that President Donald Trump is exceeding his authority with plans to pause government grants and loans. This is reported by USA Today.
- We are facing a constitutional crisis. The point is that the president is not allowed to decide this, says Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, who represents Democrats on the Budget Committee.
He is referring to the first article of the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to raise taxes and distribute the money to government programs.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt comments on the allegations:
- White House lawyers believe that it is within the president's authority to do this, and that is why he is doing it.
Several prosecutors have challenged Trump's plans in court. They were supposed to take effect on Wednesday evening but were temporarily stopped by a federal judge to allow room for negotiations.
Trump's team
Kennedy changes foot: "Every abortion is a tragedy"
Robert F Kennedy Jr tells the Senate that he supports President Donald Trump in restricting abortion rights in the US, reports AFP.
- I agree with President Trump that every abortion is a tragedy, he says in the hearing before the Senate vote on his candidacy.
He also promises a review of the "safety" of the abortion pill Mifepristone. It has been used in France and Sweden for over 30 years. In the US it was approved in 2000.
Trump's nominated health secretary has previously expressed support for the right to abortion, and has later been vague about his position. The country's strong anti-abortion lobby has pressured him to take a stand, according to Politico. The influential organization Advancing American Freedom has urged Republicans to vote against him if he does not take a stand against abortion rights.
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