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.
‘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.
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 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The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was set to appear in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.
Democrats sue White House budget office over federal grant freeze
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced legal action against the White House budget office Tuesday over its directive to freeze federal assistance while reviewing whether government spending aligns with President Trump’s agenda.
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The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance, just hours before it was due in court to defend the policy for a second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.
Judicial Pushback on Federal Funding Freeze
A U.S. judge is considering blocking the Trump administration's pause on federal financial aid, responding to Democrats' concerns over spending policy. The judge has requested attorneys general to draft a restraining order following the White House's partial withdrawal of its controversial funding freeze directive.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country
Trump’s budget office reverses executive order freezing federal grants after it sparked legal challenges across the country
The order sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.
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.
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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 ...
'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 ...