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U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to deploy federal agents at airports if Congress fails to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The São Paulo government has issued a decree to open supplemental credit after federal funds for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel were blocked by the TCU.

Ontario will not meet the federal deadline to publicly fund all necessary services by nurse practitioners, leading to potential out-of-pocket costs for patients.

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the institution is not adequately addressing antisemitism on campus and threatening to cut federal subsidies.

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has launched an investigation into funding delays affecting dialysis clinics under the Unified Health System (SUS), raising concerns about patient safety.

Documents suggest that the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, led by Dorothee Bär, has been obstructing funding initiatives for Long Covid research despite publicly promoting a substantial investment of half a billion euros.

The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has suspended federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel project until improvements in governance are presented.

The TCU has unanimously suspended R$ 2.6 billion in federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel project, prohibiting the Port Authority of Santos from using any funds until further notice.

The Brazilian federal government has announced a provisional measure allocating R$ 1.3 billion for emergency responses to heavy rainfall, particularly in Minas Gerais.

Germany's Federal Research Minister announced a National Decade against post-infectious diseases with a significant funding commitment, but documents suggest the ministry did not support this initiative.

The Federal Police launched 'Operation Nota de Conceito' to investigate fraud in a bidding process that resulted in the embezzlement of R$ 16.4 million in education funding in Lauro de Freitas.

Rep. Adam Smith criticized aviation analyst Mary Schiavo for her remarks about Congress' handling of TSA funding amidst a government shutdown standoff.

Lake St. Martin First Nation is undergoing a forensic audit of $88 million in federal funds due to an unspecified allegation of misuse.

The Gauting Cultural Spectacle is set to take place for the 43rd time, receiving a financial grant of €19,359 from the federal festival funding program.

Florida will receive $209 million through the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare, reversing a decline where several hospitals closed.

As of early March, only 12% of 6,227 educational projects proposed by the Lula government have been completed, highlighting significant delays in federal funding and construction progress.

The German government plans to cease funding independent asylum counseling services starting in 2027, provoking criticism from welfare organizations.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion executive budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, highlighting key spending measures and addressing federal funding cuts.

Senator Thom Tillis opposes the Trump-backed voter ID bill, proposing instead an alternative that encourages states to adopt voter ID laws for federal funding.

The Brazilian TCU identified irregularities in federal budget requests for disaster relief by municipalities following heavy rains in Maranhão.

South Australia's recent flooding highlights the inadequacy of federal road funding for repairing damaged infrastructure in the state.

Five councilors in Morada Nova, Brazil, were arrested as part of a federal operation targeting illegal campaign financing by a criminal organization.

A federal court has overturned an energy regulation from the Biden administration that mandated stricter efficiency standards for new homes receiving federal funding, following a lawsuit by a coalition of 15 states led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The main federal program in Brazil to combat violence against women has seen its funding cut to less than half of what it was a decade ago, experiencing significant reductions under the administrations of Michel Temer and Jair Bolsonaro, with no recovery under current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The Trump administration, represented by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, has issued a warning to San Jose State University over its lawsuit challenging a Title IX investigation concerning a transgender volleyball player, demanding resolution or risking federal funding cuts.

Senator Tim Scott has proposed legislation that aims to send federal school funds directly to parents if schools are closed for more than three days due to emergencies or teachers' union actions.

Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop has been included in Infrastructure Australia's priority infrastructure list despite previous concerns about the project's viability.

Since 2012, only two out of fourteen disaster prevention projects in Minas Gerais have been initiated, despite federal funding designated for risk mitigation in 18 municipalities.

President Trump calls for Congress to approve the SAVE America Act and restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security amid a funding impasse that has left federal employees unpaid.

The city of Brasiléia in Acre is set to receive almost R$ 600,000 from the federal government for emergency measures related to environmental disasters caused by heavy rains in January.

Wattle House, a charity in Perth, has lost its federal funding, impacting its ability to assist vulnerable individuals with food and financial aid.

The article discusses the legal and political implications of a policy proposed by Emily Haber, which allows the use of insights from Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to assess individuals receiving state funding, raising concerns about potential discrimination against perceived extremists.

The state of Acre, Brazil, utilized less than 20% of the federal funding designated for combating violence against women, with only R$ 2.4 million spent from the R$ 12 million allocated between 2023 and 2025.

A federal project is set to pave roads in 28 neighborhoods of Campo Grande, with significant funding from the government and local municipality.

The Nigerian Federal Government aims to enhance economic growth by increasing funding for women-led businesses, highlighting the need to address a significant financing gap faced by these enterprises.

The Trump administration has officially rescinded a Biden-era rule that mandated foster homes to support a child's gender identity, as part of a larger review of federal child welfare regulations.

A Planned Parenthood affiliate in California is introducing cosmetic services, including Botox and fillers, to offset funding losses due to federal cuts.

The article reports on a variety of political and economic developments in Brazil, including an investigation by federal police and actions regarding banking funding.

A federal judge has blocked an order by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that labeled a prominent civil rights group as a "terrorist organization", impacting potential government funding and benefits for the group.

Cultural State Minister Weimer has excluded three bookstores from the list of German Bookstore Prize recipients due to findings from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding extremism.

A federal court has ruled in favor of a man with disabilities, requiring the NDIS to fund his mobility scooter, which experts say could significantly impact future funding decisions for individuals with similar needs.

The article discusses the implications of a recent development in Germany's cultural policy regarding the oversight of funding applicants by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

The Nigerian Federal Government announced a $552 million program aimed at reforming the basic education sector to enhance learning and expand access.

The Nigerian federal government has announced a funding initiative of N4 billion for each of 12 universities to enhance their engineering and technology faculties.

The long-awaited Wilcannia Weir project is delayed again due to insufficient federal funding despite the NSW government's commitment of $70 million.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a $2 million grant package aimed at bolstering the arts community and cultural organizations in the face of federal funding cuts.

The World Bank has urged the São Paulo government to speed up processes for releasing funds for metro expansion projects totaling $650 million.

Fürstenfeldbruck is advancing its bus fleet electrification with the purchase of twelve new electric buses, supported by over 2.2 million euros in federal funding.

Illinois is increasing funding for Planned Parenthood amid federal changes, aiming to protect access to reproductive healthcare services.

Zohran Mamdani's meeting with Donald Trump resulted in proposals for significant federal funding aimed at increasing affordable housing in Queens.