Press secretary Karoline Leavitt introduced on the high of her first press briefing that the Trump administration plans to shake up the Brady briefing room and permit a plethora of “new media” to have entry to the White Home.
Leavitt is fielding questions from reporters from the briefing room for the primary time. It comes as President Trump’s order that federal businesses pause the disbursement of loans and grants is sending shockwaves via Washington.
A memo issued by Matthew Vaeth, performing director of the Workplace of Administration and Price range (OMB), directs federal businesses to briefly pause “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” whereas the federal government conducts a evaluation to make sure spending aligns with Trump’s agenda.
Additionally on Tuesday, Home Republicans are nonetheless holding their annual coverage retreat in Florida, and Vice President Vance is predicted to handle the convention. The Hill’s Emily Brooks will even host an interview with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at 5:30 p.m.
And Florida will maintain particular main elections for the first and sixth Districts.
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