“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote by Lisa Song September 29, 2026, 5:00 am

“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restrict voting access. https://www.propublica.org/article/disabled-voters-nonprofit-funding-cuts-omb?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary by Lisa Song September 29, 2026, 5:00 am This White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote A new rule from the White House Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including ones that help disabled Americans vote. The proposed change — which wouldn’t go into effect until after the 2026 midterms — is part of the Trump administration’s broader assault on federal efforts to expand access to voting, especially among groups that have historically faced discrimination and disenfranchisement. The OMB did not respond to our questions about the proposal.