A judge paused a freeze on federal funding, but many facets of American life are left in limbo. Here’s what we know
A federal judge temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s pause on federal grants and loans Tuesday, just hours before it was set to take effect, as a slew of advocacy groups, charities,
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's funding freeze
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
US states tell judge Trump not fully following order blocking funding freeze
A federal judge on Thursday said he stood ready to enforce an order he issued blocking U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from freezing federal grants, loans and other financial assistance after Democratic-led states said billions of dollars in funding was still being tied up.
'No legal authority' | Judge blocks federal funding freeze in 22 states and DC
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said some aspects of the freeze ordered by the Office of Management and Budget likely violated the Constitution.
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.
Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Puts 'Solar For All' Program in Limbo
The program is designed to offer solar power to households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Grant recipients received notice from the federal government that funding was put on pause with no indication when or if they might receive it.
Judge extends block on Trump’s federal funding freeze
A federal judge will likely extend a temporary block on President Donald Trump's plan to freeze federal grants and loans. Last week, the White House rescinded the memo on the freeze, but they said Trump's executive orders on funding remained intact.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's exit plan for federal employees
Senior District Judge George O’Toole temporarily paused a deadline that was set to kick in at the end of the day Thursday so as to allow time for additional legal briefs to be s
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plan Offering Incentives for Federal Workers to Resign
A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives.
RI federal judge extends temporary restraining order against Trump funding freeze
The case is scheduled to reconvene in-person at the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island on Feb. 21, at the request of several state attorneys general to offline.
How a journalist used her newsletter to break the story about Trump's plan to freeze federal grants — and how she's building a business
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Nonprofit's lawsuit over the federal funding freeze is part of an 'avalanche' of litigation
A new coalition of nonprofits came together overnight to challenge a seemingly sweeping order from the Trump administration ...
7 Lessons From Rollout And Cancellation Of The Federal Funding Freeze
There are several lessons to be learned from the unexpected announcement and abrupt cancellation of the freeze in federal funding.
Senate Republicans confirm Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought as White House budget director
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm Russell Vought as the next head of the Office of ...
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Coalition’s Lawsuit Over Federal Funding Freeze Is Part of an ‘Avalanche’ of Litigation
More than a dozen federal lawsuits have already been filed against President Trump and his administration by a wide range of ...
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 ...