It is still unclear which programs could be affected by the executive order. Despite Schumer's statement, Trump does have an avenue to advance his goal

Schumer said said he received nonstop calls with concerns that this could shut down critical operations and cancel construction projects.

“And within two days, in one of the first executive orders, they pull the rug out from under what we did,” Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer ... for lower Medicare drug prices.

President Donald Trump has frozen $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review. Here’s what it means.

While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP benefits are in a gray area. Experts interpret the ambiguous language in the memo as potentially impacting programs administered through state and local governments.

The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s

On a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda.

The Chicago-based association will also "pick and choose" its advocacy fights regarding topics like vaccines, gender identification, climate change and diversity.

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The White House confirmed that OMB pulled the memo Wednesday in a two sentence notice sent to agencies and departments, but said that Trump’s underlying executive orders targeting federal spending in areas like diversity, equity and inclusion and climate change, remained in place.

Trump’s funding freeze potentially affects programmes like school meals and cancer trials. What are the consequences?

Democratic congressman Bennie Thompson shares his thoughts on funding for federal aid being halted