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Trump team puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City rail tunnel and subway projects

White House budget director Russ Vought says he's putting a hold on roughly $18 billion to fund New York City’s Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue subway projects as Transportation Department workers tied to the projects have been furloughed as part of the government shutdown

The Independent UK

White House plays racist deepfake videos of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries on loop – as it happened.

Videos were previously posted on Trump’s social media page amid government shutdown as Republicans insist on stripping Americans of healthcare. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

US government shuts down after Senate fails to advance both parties’ bills

Democrats and Republicans blame each other for failure to extend funding, resulting in first shutdown in nearly seven years

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The Coming Storm Over the Comptroller General

If the Comptroller General is an Executive Branch Officer, he could be removed at will, and his suit against the President would not be justiciable.

Reason

Shutdown pain may not be evenly spread as OMB readies hatchet - Roll Call

The White House has issued spending guidance that indicates it will likely target Democratic priorities first if the government shuts down.

Roll Call

White House ramps up pressure on Democrats’ shutdown strategy - Roll Call

Sources on both sides of the aisle and nonpartisan analysts agree that top congressional Democrats have a weak hand to play.

Roll Call

Why Democrats aren't sweating Republican threats of mass firings in a shutdown

"Trump and the White House have a lot less leverage in this fight than they think," said one House Democrat.

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White House threatens mass firings if government shuts down

Thousands of workers could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1.

Axios

Trump-Democrats meeting drama fuels risk of shutdown - Roll Call

Decision to cancel a planned meeting with top Democratic leaders becomes the latest twist in funding standoff.

Roll Call

White House ‘anomalies’ list kick-starts stopgap funding talks - Roll Call

The Trump administration sends Congress a list of additions it would like in a continuing resolution funding the government after Sept. 30.

Roll Call

MAGA dreams of greater power grabs on a shrinking timetable

In the movement's maximalist mindset, Trump's dizzying disruptions aren't enough.

Axios

Protesters demand release of HIV funds ‘illegally’ withheld by Trump

People take to streets against Trump administration plans to rescind funding for life-saving international programs

The Guardian - US

Ex-budget staffers weigh in against Trump 'pocket rescissions' - Roll Call

The letter warns that attempt to cut spending without congressional approval could heighten the risk of a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

Marco Rubio Ditches One of His Four Jobs in the Trump Administration Ahead to his Trip To Mexico

The current Secretary of State handed over the responsibility of USAID to Russel Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Roll Call

White House restores spending database it sought to keep secret - Roll Call

The White House has restored a website that shows how spending authority is parceled out to federal agencies throughout the year.

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Budget maneuvers expected to reduce NIH funding opportunities - Roll Call

NIH will be able to fund fewer research grants in fiscal 2026, even if Congress provides more funding, due to administration budget maneuvers.

Roll Call

Trump keeps up push for Powell, Fed to lower rates despite ‘no pressure’ pledge - Roll Call

President Trump has kept up his campaign for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower rates despite saying there was "no pressure."

Roll Call

Trump to Senate: Confirm more nominees before August recess - Roll Call

Nominations and appropriations remain at the forefront of the Senate's agenda for the final scheduled workweek before August recess.

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The Independent UK

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump says he's found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project

Roll Call

Democrats confront appropriations trust deficit with White House - Roll Call

Democrats say they face a test of faith on whether to trust a bipartisan appropriations process for the next fiscal year.

Roll Call

Despite Epstein scandal, polls show MAGA base 'very, very strongly' behind Trump - Roll Call

President Trump's MAGA base remains solidly behind his second term despite frustrations over the Jeffrey Epstein documents fracas.

Roll Call

Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor - Roll Call

The big question on Capitol Hill this week is whether Senate Democrats agree to help kick off the appropriations process.

Fortune

Jerome Powell sends point-by-point response to White House about Fed office renovations

And addresses speculation about VIP dining rooms and elevators, marble facades and water fountains.

Roll Call

House sends $9 billion rescissions package to president's desk - Roll Call

Friday's action marks first time in decades lawmakers have agreed to a White House request to claw back funding Congress previously approved.

Roll Call

Senate GOP pushes spending bills as Democratic anger builds - Roll Call

Senate GOP appropriators to bring a package of spending bills to the floor before the August recess, Chair Susan Collins said Thursday.

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