"Budget Games: Trump Administration Hides $2 Billion in Education Funding from Congress In a move that has raised eyebrows among lawmakers and education advocates, the Trump administration is secretly withholding over $2 billion in education funding that Congress approved just two months ago. The tactic, which involves a little-known federal budget procedure, has left many wondering if the administration is attempting to circumvent the legislative process. The disputed funds, which were allocated for various education programs, were included in the February spending bill that was signed into law by President Trump. Now, as schools and education providers rely on these funds to support vital programs, the administration's sudden decision to withhold the money has sparked concerns about the impact on students and communities."


The Trump administration is using an obscure and typically routine federal budget procedure to withhold more than $2 billion for education that Congress approved in February. Lawmakers belatedly ...