Tag: Donald Trump

Maryland sues Trump administration over blocking FBI headquarters move to Greenbelt

Maryland is suing on the grounds that Trump violated Congress’ decision, unlawfully re-allocated billions in funds and ignored federal requirements to consult with the state.

Sanya Wason
November 6, 2025

Here’s where to get free food assistance in Prince George’s County

Federal judges ruled that Trump must preserve SNAP funding after the federal government initially paused the distribution of benefits effective Nov. 1.

Bella DeCrescenzo
November 4, 2025

Prince George’s County food banks feeling pressure from high demand, loss of SNAP benefits

The government shutdown will stop nationwide distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly referred to as food stamps, on Nov. 1.

Mayah Nachman
October 31, 2025

Here’s what to know about the nationwide pause in SNAP benefits

About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on federal food assistance programs will not receive their November benefits.

Diamondback Staff
October 30, 2025

UMD experts say worse political gridlock is contributing to government shutdown’s length

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either working without pay, getting furloughed or receiving partial paychecks because of the shutdown.

Irit Skulnik
October 17, 2025

3 UMD grants among $7.5B in Department of Energy cuts nationwide

The grants totaled more than $5.8 million, a fact sheet made by Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee stated.

Apurva Mahajan
October 2, 2025

Experts warn education cuts, student loan changes could make it harder to attend college

The One Big Beautiful Bill, a new federal law, introduced caps on student loan borrowing that will begin next July.

Oliver Mack
September 25, 2025

After Charlie Kirk assassination, UMD students voice concerns over political violence

Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA and ally of President Donald Trump, was killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

Amelia Twyman
September 19, 2025

About $30 million worth of UMD grants have been canceled

The number of canceled grants, which was more than 60 as of Friday, can fluctuate as this university continues to work on grant reinstatement.

Apurva Mahajan
September 16, 2025

‘Conceding to the pressures’: UMD students criticize DEI office’s renaming

The office changed its name on Aug. 7 from Office of Diversity and Inclusion to Belonging & Community at UMD.

Oliver Mack
September 5, 2025