July 17, 2026 · Constitutional Order & Rule of Law

Confirmed

Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration From Using 'Termination Clause' to Cut Federal Grants

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston ruled Friday, July 17, 2026 that the Trump administration cannot rely on a grant "termination clause" tied to "agency priorities" to cancel billions of dollars in federal...

July 13, 2026 · Executive Power & Institutional Control

Well supported

Administration Rescinds a $10 Billion Funding Freeze Aimed at Five Democratic States

According to court documents filed July 13, 2026, the Trump administration rescinded a roughly $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding directed at five Democratic-led states — California...

October 2, 2025 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

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White House Offers Universities a 'Compact for Academic Excellence' Tied to Federal Funding

On October 1, 2025, the White House invited nine universities, including MIT, the University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, Dartmouth and Brown, to sign a "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" in exchange...