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.
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 appeals after judge orders him to undo federal spending freeze
The Trump administration on Monday appealed a federal judge’s order requiring the full restoration of all previously frozen federal spending, escalating a legal battle over the administration’s budgetary freeze.
Washington leaders offer more detail on federal funding blocked by Trump
Agencies are reporting tens of millions of dollars in stalled grant funding for a range of infrastructure and environmental projects.
R.I. judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
A federal judge found Monday that the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending.
Trump reignites legal fight over freezing billions in federal funding
The Trump administration is reigniting a legal fight over whether it can unilaterally freeze billions of dollars in funding in loans, grants and financial assistance.
Trump's federal spending freeze puts WA domestic violence survivor services in jeopardy
A memorandum from the White House budget office calls for a far-reaching spending freeze on federal assistance that would directly impact nonprofits across the
D.C. federal judge extends ban on Trump OMB funding freeze
The judge cited the potential “catastrophic” impacts of Trump’s plan and on Monday issued an order preventing new restrictions.
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.
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rescinded a widespread freeze most federal gr a nts and loans just one day after it was issued amidst significant criticism, according to a memo a source provided to NBC News. A senior administration official confirmed the order was rescinded Wednesday.
Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding
A second federal judge has ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans.
Johnson ‘Wholeheartedly’ Agrees With Trump’s Spending Cuts, Undermining Congress
The comments by the speaker were his latest move to diminish the role of the legislative branch, and in keeping with his move ...
US Judge Weighs Arguments on Trump Plan to Push Out Federal Workers
U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. is reviewing arguments over President Donald Trump's plan to push out federal workers ...