Federal judge will consider further blocking Trump administration from freezing funds
A federal judge will on Friday consider a request to further block President Donald Trump ’s administration from freezing trillions of dollars of grants and loans that fund everything from clean energy programs to bridge repairs to emergency shelters.
Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
US judge leery of Trump administration's defense of federal funding freeze
A federal judge on Friday seemed likely to extend his earlier block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and other financial assistance, suggesting the broad initiative was beyond the powers of federal agencies.
Judge blocks Trump federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more aid
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
Opinion
Two judges challenged Trump’s federal funding freeze. What happens now?
Trump’s attempt to, even temporarily, pause federal grants and loans most likely flies in the face of our constitutionally constructed separation of powers.
Federal judge hears arguments to decide the future of Trump's federal funding freeze
The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.
Trump's federal funding freeze fight is back in RI court on Friday. Here's what to expect.
The states ask the court to bar the federal government from withholding what they claim is crucial and planned-for funding as agencies review whether the
The Courts Blocked Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze. Agencies Are Withholding Money Anyway.
Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
Several executive orders Trump signed last week pause or end some federal funding. Those executive orders, which remain in place, include the freezing of foreign aid, all funds to federal grantees who received money for DEI-related purposes and all funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Trump's federal spending freeze is back in RI court today. Here's what happened.
The states' challenge to Trump's freeze on spending landed in federal court in Rhode Island last month after authorities directed agencies to ensure compliance with the administration’s priorities.
Federal judge in R.I. to rule on Trump’s funding freeze next week
After hearing arguments Friday, Judge John McConnell Jr. said he will rule within a week on whether to further require the Trump administration to keep federal funding flowing.
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Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge found Monday that the Trump administration ... But the Justice ...
‘As a student of English’: Judge mocks Trump admin attempt to wriggle away from language in spending freeze memo, maintains court-ordered pause
"I spent most of my career in the executive branch and I have never seen an executive branch request for a bond before," the ...