In a departure from prior practice, the current administration has taken many actions to withhold federal dollars appropriated by Congress. As fiscal year (FY) 2026 approaches, uncertainties remain over the status of FY 2025 funds that are yet to be obligated. New practices at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), ongoing litigation, and poor transparency from agencies have made it difficult to accurately track federal dollars. This brief summarizes current federal funding uncertainties....
