Federal judge will consider further blocking Trump administration from freezing funds
A federal judge will on Friday consider a request to further block President Donald Trump ’s administration from freezing trillions of dollars of grants and loans that fund everything from clean energy programs to bridge repairs to emergency shelters.
US judge leery of Trump administration's defense of federal funding freeze
A federal judge on Friday seemed likely to extend his earlier block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and other financial assistance, suggesting the broad initiative was beyond the powers of federal agencies.
Federal judge hears arguments to decide the future of Trump's federal funding freeze
The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.
Trump Administration spars with states over funding freeze in Providence federal court
The states told U.S. District Court Chief Judge John McConnell Jr., that the Trump Administration’s threat to freeze trillions of dollars of grants and loans budgeted to fund everything from homelessness to health care. In some cases, even a delay of hours or days, the lawyers said, would cause “irreparable harm” to communities.
Federal judge in R.I. to rule on Trump’s funding freeze next week
After hearing arguments Friday, Judge John McConnell Jr. said he will rule within a week on whether to further require the Trump administration to keep federal funding flowing.
Federal judge blasts Trump administration for dodging order to resume USAID funding after freeze
Federal judge blasts Trump administration for dodging order to resume USAID funding after freeze - Department of Justice continues to drag its feet on court orders
Trump’s Funding Freeze Raises a New Question: Is the Government’s Word Good?
Companies that get federal grants or loans usually sign a legally binding agreement and depend on getting reimbursed. The new administration has upended that expectation.
How would a federal funding freeze impact Marylanders? The state’s comptroller weighs in
While a federal funding freeze has been stopped in the courts for now, Maryland’s comptroller said there’s still a lot of confusion on how it impacts the state.
Local farmers feel the pain of federal funding freeze
With some reimbursements halted and projects in limbo, New Hampshire farmers are facing difficult financial decisions and an uncertain future
Grant funds promised to New Mexico farmers and ranchers caught up in federal funding freeze
Millions in already approved grant funding meant to pay for soil health and water conservation projects in New Mexico has been in limbo, creating an impossible dilemma for some farmers. Although the money was already approved by Congress and signed off by the last presidential administration,
Tucumcari farmer, others decry impact of Trump funding freezes
Some farming grants from a USDA program were paused amid sweeping funding freezes, leaving recipients feeling in limbo.
DOJ and states were back in RI court over federal funding freeze. When is a ruling expected?
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell said he hopes to issue a ruling in the coming week on states' bid for an injunction.
‘People are just flipping out’: Billions in federal funding remain frozen despite court orders to keep the taps open
Federal agencies across Washington are finding ways to keep funding frozen even after judges last month temporarily blocked ...