Officials said the order, which was later rescinded, didn't affect FAFSA because the order excluded programs providing direct benefits to individuals.

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Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.

As the White House paused federal grants and loans in a far-reaching executive order, early childhood education centers and ...

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Here’s what we know about the deferred resignation program offered to federal employees by the Trump administration.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to risk of losing federal funding over migrant 'sanctuary' policies ...