White House Rescinds Memo on Federal Funds. It Might Not Be the End of the Freeze.
The original decision caused chaos and confusion and led to panicked calls to governmental agencies and public officials, before a federal judge paused the order.
RI judge signals openness to blocking Trump federal funding freeze
Judge John McConnell ’80 requested the attorneys general draft an order to protect individuals and institutions that rely on federal funding.
Federal Funding Freeze: How White House Order Could Affect RI
The Trump administration halted trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans, and Rhode Island's politicians are deeply concerned.
‘I agree with the states’: RI judge lets lawsuit against Trump funding freeze proceed
More than 23 states are seeking a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration over its effort to freeze federal funds.
RI judge poised to block Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
The 23 state attorneys general involved in the suit will now draft a temporary restraining order, and the Trump administration will need to respond.
Federal Judge Says He Will Block Trump’s Attempt to Defund ‘Woke’
I’m worried about the effect to the people,” said the federal judge about disruptions to federal grants that sent shock waves across the country.
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was set to appear in court for a second straight day to defend the policy.
'So clearly unlawful': RI AG joins suit against Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
The group of Democratic attorneys general argued that freezing spending authorized by Congress to conduct an ideological review is unconstitutional.
White House revokes Trump’s funding freeze ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance, just hours before it was due in court to defend the policy for a second consecutive day, a White House official said.
Another judge is preparing to block Trump’s spending freeze, despite White House cleanup
U.S. District Judge Jack McConnell said a bid by the White House to rescind a “hugely ambiguous” order implementing the freeze appeared to be undercut by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s subsequent statement that the freeze was still in effect.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Freeze of Federal Grant Funds
A judge in Washington, D.C., sided with plaintiffs who claimed the White House’s freezing of billions of dollars in congressionally-approved funding violated the law.
Legal battle begins as Trump orders freeze on federal loans and grants
The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an ...
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on Trump, RI’s economy, Washington Bridge & more
A new era in American politics started with the return of Donald Trump to the White House this week. The effect is already being felt across the country due to a volley of executive orders signed by ...