Trump to Block Grants If They Don't Back His Agenda

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Trump to Block Grants If They Don’t Back His Agenda

June 2, 2026 at 11:34 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 91 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/06/02/trump-to-block-grants-if-they-dont-back-his-agenda/

New York Times: “The White House is seeking to exert more control over billions of dollars in annual government grants, aiming to restrict a vast swath of funding — in health, housing, science and transportation — so that it primarily serves the purposes and organizations politically aligned with President Trump.”

“While the administration says that its primary goal is to safeguard taxpayer money, its proposal amounts to a major escalation in its attempt to reimagine the nation’s spending, even as Congress and the courts continue to rebuke the president for abusing such powers.”