"Budget Games: Trump Administration Holds Up $2 Billion in Education Funding. In a move that has left lawmakers scrambling, the Trump administration is employing a little-known federal budget procedure to stall or withhold over $2 billion in education funding that was specifically approved by Congress in February. The funds, which were part of a larger spending bill, are intended to support various educational initiatives, including programs for low-income students and those with disabilities. As the delay continues, schools and organizations that rely on this funding are facing uncertainty and potential cuts, raising questions about the administration's motivations and the impact on America's education system."
The Trump administration is using an obscure and typically routine federal budget procedure to delay or withhold more than $2 billion for education that Congress approved in February. Lawmakers ...