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 argue the move undermines legislative intent, raising concerns about how the funds will be allocated—or whether they’ll be released at all. The tactic, normally reserved for administrative adjustments, has sparked debate over executive overreach and the stability of congressional spending priorities. Details on which programs are affected and the long-term implications remain unclear.
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 ...
