The Trump administration is leveraging a little-used federal budget maneuver to freeze or divert over $2 billion in education funding that Congress already approved earlier this year. Critics warn the move could disrupt critical school programs and services just as districts prepare for the new academic year. The tactic, known for its rarity, raises concerns about executive overreach in spending priorities. Legal and procedural battles may now unfold as lawmakers push back against the unprecedented financial hold.
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 ...
