2nd judge prepares to block Trump’s federal grant freeze

Trump's spending freeze order paused again by federal judge
A U.S. federal judge on Monday extended a temporary block on the Trump administration's spending freeze. Why it matters: District Judge Loren AliKhan expressed concern in her order that the Trump administration was still enforcing the spending freeze despite the temporary restraining order.
Trump Spending Freeze Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge
The Trump administration likely violated federal law with a controversial directive that aimed to pause spending on potentially trillions of dollars of grants and loans to a vast array of recipients across the country,
Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze
The order came in response to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget last week directing agencies to freeze funding for federal grants and other programs.
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.
How did the fight against Trump's federal spending freeze end up in Rhode Island? What we found.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. is expected to rule shortly on whether to block the federal funding freeze.
Federal Judge Extends Injunction on Federal Spending Freeze
A federal court in Washington, D.C., has extended a temporary injunction against President Trump’s effort to freeze trillions of dollars of federal spending. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled Trump’s order appears to violate the Constitution’s separation of powers,
'Constitutionally flawed': RI judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze. What comes next?
As expected, Judge McConnell granted a temporary restraining order preventing the administration from freezing spending.
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.
Why is Trump administration pausing federal grants, loans? What to know amid spending freeze in Tennessee
The Trump administration has paused federal grants and loans to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, Reuters reported. Agencies are required to identify legally mandated actions or assistance programs before completing an analysis.
Executive councilors discuss effects of Trump administration grant freeze, spending priorities
Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill said a new memo from the U.S. Department of Transportation indicates that it will direct more funding to states with higher birth and marriage rates.
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Medical community ‘shocked and blindsided’ as courts review Trump’s grant freeze order
A recent executive order from President Donald J. Trump pausing trillions of dollars in federal grant and loan funding has ...
Sen. Murray says federal funding freeze is hurting critical projects in WA
Wash., blasted the administration of President Donald Trump for holding back hundreds of millions of dollars that were ...
Majority of Americans oppose domestic spending freeze sought by Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Most Americans oppose a temporary freeze on domestic federal spending as sought by President Donald Trump, but support is ...
New York's budget for the needy potentially hindered by possible federal funding freeze, state official says
A state official's visit to a Long Island food bank underscored the possible spending cuts to programs for the needy.
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EPA spending freeze continues despite court orders
Two judges have ordered the administration to lift the freeze. But nonprofits and states still can't get money for contracts ...