Federal Grant Policies and Political Influence: Recent Developments
TL;DR
President Trump has issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General to investigate the misuse of federal grant funds for illegal lobbying and partisan political activities, emphasizing legal compliance and reporting within 180 days.
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- Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal Grantees The White House (.gov)
- The Magic Phrase Behind Donald Trump’s Power Grab WIRED
- Trump signs memo to prevent federal grants from being diverted to lobbying, White House says Reuters
- Trump grantmaking order heightens uncertainty for city funding Construction Dive
- Federal grants face a shake-up — new rules, new gatekeepers and new limits Federal News Network
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