proposed rule
Coverage of proposed rule in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare
Democratic governors and the governor of Guam submitted a joint comment opposing a proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budget rule that would overhaul federal grantmaking processes, arguing it threatens maternal health and reproductive care programs. The rule, which allows political appointees to influence grant decisions and criticizes past 'woke' policies, faces criticism for enabling unilateral grant terminations based on political considerations.
- Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule implementing President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the executive order, deeming it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.
- Postmaster General Confirms Plan to Hold Back Mail Ballots Under Proposed Rule
The Postmaster General has confirmed a plan to hold back mail ballots under a proposed rule. A worker is depicted sorting ballots in 2025.
- DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is proposing a rule to allow its lawyers to step into state bar investigations, a move critics argue could undermine independent oversight of government lawyers. Opponents warn this could weaken one of the last checks on DOJ legal conduct.