Trump Holds Back $2 Billion for Education Grants. What Will Happen Next?

"Billions in Education Funding Held Hostage: White House Blocks Congressional Approval for 30 Programs In a move that has left lawmakers scrambling, the White House has been withholding over $2 billion in federal funding approved by Congress in February for more than 30 education programs. The delayed disbursement affects K-12 and higher education initiatives, sparking concerns about the potential impact on schools and students across the country. The funding was allocated as part of a broader spending package aimed at supporting education and workforce development, but it appears that the White House is taking issue with certain programs or provisions. As a result, thousands of students and educators may be left in limbo, awaiting clarity on the status of these critical funding sources."

The White House office that oversees federal spending is withholding more than $2 billion Congress approved in February for more than 30 separate K-12 and higher education programs—all of which the ...