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.
US judge blocks Trump from freezing federal spending for 22 states
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from freezing federal loans, grants and other financial assistance to 22 states, barring the Republican for now from implementing a policy that had stoked confusion and fears about critical government-funded services being disrupted.
Another judge is preparing to block Trump’s spending freeze, despite White House cleanup
U.S. District Judge John McConnell said statements from the White House had undercut its attempt to rescind the memo ordering the spending freeze.
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
RI judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze. What we know.
As expected, Judge McConnell granted a temporary restraining order preventing the administration from freezing spending.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump'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.
Rhode Island officials on guard as Trump tries to impose federal funding freeze
A Trump administration order to pause federal spending on Tuesday led to bureaucratic bedlam in Rhode Island and across the ...
Offshore Wind Takes a Blow From Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy
Announcements of cutbacks and changes in leadership this week showed the offshore industry faces "a series of headwinds." ...
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his 'historic victory.' Here's why
The resolution was defeated 21-14 after a trio of Senate Democrats denounced the culture of law-breaking and dehumanization ...
Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants. Here are the Rhode Islanders who were charged
President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to pardon defendants charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, ...
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his inauguration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island House passed a resolution congratulating President Donald Trump on his ...
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 ...
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Massachusetts’ offshore wind future splits Cape residents
“There have been very, very minimal impacts on whales,” Zuckoff said. “The one time that researchers were able to tag fin ...
RI bill would create 'protected spaces' to prevent ICE sweeps. How it would work.
Legislation would bar ICE from "protected spaces" without a targeted warrant. A critic says the law could draw more attention ...