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

Judge Further Blocks White House Spending Freeze
The restraining order, along with a similar directive by another judge from Friday, amounted to a rebuke of the move as an overreach that likely lacked legitimate authority.
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,
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 Backtracks on Federal Spending Freeze Order After Day of Chaos
President Donald Trump’s administration officially rescinded its order to freeze federal spending on Wednesday after the directive sparked administrative chaos across government agencies. The order was temporarily halted by a federal district judge on Tuesday.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Judge extends pause on Trump funding freeze after finding administration has not complied
A small nonprofit, which helps West Virginians with disabilities, found its federal government reimbursements funds were unavailable as of Sunday.
Judge blocks Trump administration memo that froze grants
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to cease any use of an Office of Management and Budget memorandum issued last week that froze federal grants,
Inside 45 hours of chaos: The brief life and quick death of Trump’s federal spending freeze
The withdrawal of the federal freeze was a stunning about-face for President Donald Trump’s White House, which has so far ...
How 3 IRA projects are dealing with the spending freeze
The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF), a state-created nonprofit and green bank, is also managing three frozen Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure law grants — a low-income community solar grant ...
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Head Start and other programs still report disruptions after spending freeze supposedly thawed
A week after a federal spending freeze was halted, some early childhood education programs in West Virginia are still having ...
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The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States
The Trump administration’s proposed spending pause stirred confusion and uncertainty around government-funded services.
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 ...
Federal workers, lawmakers protest nationwide over Trump administration agency cuts, buyout deadline
Over 2 million federal employees must decide by Thursday before midnight whether to accept a buyout pushed by the Trump ...