Climate Change
Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
A White House memorandum ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.
A sudden pause in federal assistance is sowing disarray and outrage across the country, throwing into doubt a wide range of programs that help protect Americans from disasters, provide access to clean drinking water and affordable energy and help protect ecosystems, among many other issues.
Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management