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Samuel R. Bagenstos

Professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and former general counsel at the White House Office of Management and Budget, offering expertise on constitutional law and executive power.

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Jan 29, 2025 • 58min

Trump Federal Funding Freeze Order Sows Confusion, Fear

Samuel R. Bagenstos, a constitutional law expert and former White House counsel, joins Mark Joseph Stern of Slate, and KQED's Marisa Lagos to unpack the chaos sparked by Trump's federal funding freeze. They discuss how the order impacts critical programs like Medicaid and childcare, highlighting the constitutional tensions between executive action and congressional authority. Legal battles loom, as state responses intensify. The conversation also delves into the broader implications for federal agencies and essential services amidst a climate of uncertainty.