The Trump administration is leveraging a little-known federal budget process to freeze or divert over $2 billion in education funding that Congress approved earlier this year. Critics argue the move undermines congressional authority, as the funds were specifically allocated for programs like school safety and special education. The White House has not publicly explained the delay, raising concerns about transparency in how taxpayer dollars are managed. This could set a precedent for future disputes over federal spending priorities.
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 ...