Funding
Fact Check: Is Joe Biden Giving $500k Grants 'to Spread Atheism Overseas'?
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said it was "insanity", calling Dems the "anti-religious party," but how will the funding be allocated?
Joe Biden Urged to Abolish ICE as Agency Reportedly Runs Out of Money
The agency will reportedly run out of money before October unless the Department of Homeland Security is able to pull funds for other programs.
Will and Kate Should 'Refund' $274,000 Spent on 'Failed' Caribbean Tour
"All this succeeded in doing was causing more angst for the royal family [and] they were totally out of touch, ill-prepared and they did not bridge the gap."
Biden's Gas Tax Pause Will Cost U.S. Highways a Big Chunk of Their Funding
A White House fact sheet estimated that a three-month suspension of the federal gas tax will cost about $10 billion.
Is Ron DeSantis Taking His Culture War to the Tampa Bay Rays?
The governor defended his veto of $35 million in funding for a new training camp after the MLB team donated $50,000 to a gun safety organization.
Russia Withdraws From Nuclear Arctic Safety Program Amid Analysts' Concerns
The withdrawal marks the end of nearly three decades of bilateral partnership with Norway.
Stimulus Check Update: These States Will Send Out Payments in June
Residents in two states will receive checks in June, and American homeowners in more than 45 states and territories will be eligible for payments.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Likens Ukraine Aid to 'Money Laundering Scheme'
"Our American tax dollars get abused because they go to these nonprofits," the GOP congresswoman said about funds sent to Ukraine.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Dan Crenshaw in Spat Over Ukraine Funding
GOP Representatives Dan Crenshaw and Marjorie Taylor Greene are feuding again, this time over Ukrainian aid.
Biden Asks Congress for Another $10B for Ukraine Aid, $22.5B for COVID
The acting director of the Office of Management and Budget requested the congressional funding in a letter that warned additional money may be needed.
Biden Gives Third Extension to FEMA Funds for States' Emergency COVID Costs
After two earlier extensions, this latest move will now provide the reimbursements through July 1.
Federal Government Gets 3 Weeks of Additional Funding As Biden Signs Bill
Despite the bill's passage, lawmakers must still negotiate details regarding appropriations, such as how much they will total and where they will be directed.
Nonprofit for Young Parents Allegedly Used State Funds on Trips
A New Life for a New Generation provides supplies such as diapers and wipes as well as counseling to new and expectant parents and guardians.
Chicago School Lunchrooms Stayed Open During Standoff And Drop in Demand
The number of meals served during the labor dispute was only four percent of what the district's school meal program typically distributes.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Wants State to Pay $172M Universal Pre-K Bill
Beshear said the cost to pay for every child to get into preschool was "more than affordable" because of Kentucky's large budget surplus.
Audit Shows NH Health Clinics Funding Doesn't Go to Abortion
The Equality Health Center, Lovering Health Center, and Planned Parenthood Northern of New England were denied funding a second time under a state requirement.
Newsom Proposes $300M to Fight Smash-and-Grab Thefts in California
California's Democratic governor said over $250 million would go toward hiring more officers to be stationed near retail locations.
Teachers' 'Dash for Cash' Organizers Apologize for Event, Donate $15K
The Sioux Falls Stampede hockey team and CU Mortgage Direct said that the viral fundraiser could seem "degrading and insulting" towards teachers.
Jefferson Memorial Gets Cleaned, Repaired as Part of Park Funding Effort
The Great American Outdoor Act is giving necessary funds for maintenance and repairs to national parks such as the Jefferson Memorial.
Alito Asks if Maine Schools Teaching CRT Would Be Excluded From Funds
Justice Alito's remarks come as the Supreme Court battles a growing public opinion that rulings are politicized and the bench's conservative majority will win.
KSU Wants More Money But Lawmakers Want Answers on 15.5 Percent Grad Rate
Kentucky lawmakers will decide how much funding to give KSU, taking into account the school's recent mismanagement of funds and its low graduation rate.
U.N's Palestinian Aid Agency Unable to Pay Staff Salaries, Lack of Funding
The UNRWA is responsible for helping nearly 5.7 million Palestinian refugees by running schools, food distribution programs and health clinics.
Troops Facing Food Insecurity and High Rent Will Get Increase in Funds
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having difficulty feeding their families, based on an estimate from Feeding America.
Some Cities Using Federal COVID Funds to Fight Crime, Address Homelessness
Some cities planned to use the funds to increase policing or take different approaches to tackling crime, including working on lack of infrastructure.
AT&T Denies Funding OAN, Says It Actually Refused to Carry the Network
"AT&T has never had a financial interest in OAN's success and does not 'fund' OAN," the company responded following a report from Reuters on Wednesday.
Infrastructure Vote Delay To Cause 3,700 DOT Workers Furloughed
"Congress can't keep playing games with our livelihoods," Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen told Newsweek.
States Rush to Distribute $25B in Rental Aid That Must Be Used by Sept. 30
Lawmakers approved a total of $46.5 billion worth of rental aid, with the first installment of $25 billion needing to be spent by September 30, 2022.
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls EU Cutting Funds Over LGBT Law 'Blackmail'
"We will not make make compromises about the future of our children," Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
California Earmarks $1B to Prevent Wildfires to Contend with Growing Threat
Six of the state's 10 largest wildfires have happened in the past two years as fires grow bigger and more destructive from climate change.
Pakistan Urges U.S. to Unfreeze Afghanistan Funds, Give Country 'Normalcy'
Pakistan's foreign minister says his country is ready to play a "constructive, positive" role in opening communications with the Taliban.