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Judge sets a 5-day deadline for the Trump administration to start lifting its USAID funding freeze
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift funding freeze shutting down U.S. humanitarian aid and development.
Impeachment threat hits judge who blocked Trump federal funding freeze
House GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde wants to file articles of impeachment against a federal judge who blocked the Trump administration's funding freeze.
Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Federal Funding Amidst Continued Freeze on the Disbursement of Federal Funds
Responding to the petition of several state Attorneys General, U.S. District Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. issued an Enforcement Order on Monday, February 10, clarifying the scope of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued on January 29,
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Temporarily Lift Foreign Aid Freeze
The order allowing funds to flow again applies to existing contracts before Trump issued his Executive Order declaring a freeze on foreign assistance.
Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.
Gov. Josh Shapiro files lawsuit challenging Trump administration's federal funding freeze
The governor says the U.S. Constitution clearly states federal agencies don't have the power to suspend states' access to money that Congress appropriated or to impose new conditions on money already appropriated and obligated.
Biden-appointed judge blocks Trump's USAID funding freeze
In a significant legal setback for the Trump administration, a federal court has intervened to protect billions in foreign aid funding.
Judge Says Trump Spending Freeze to Remain Blocked During Appeal
President Donald Trump’s controversial attempt to freeze spending for billions of dollars in federal funds for loans, grants and other payments must remain on hold while the government appeals a court order,
Trump White House Calls Court’s Funding Freeze Ruling a 'Weaponization of Justice' After Federal Court Rejects Appeal
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court order requiring the immediate restoration of frozen federal funds. A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S.
US Judge deals blow to Trump’s executive order freezing foreign aid
A judge in the United States has issued an order compelling President Donald Trump’s administration to lift its three-week funding freeze on foreign aid. Fox News reports that Judge Amir Ali issued the order on Thursday in U.
Funding Freeze Decimates Women’s Health Care, U.N. and Others Say
Only three weeks into the Trump administration’s suspension of money for foreign aid, those who work in women’s health say ...
‘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 ...
Federal EV Charger Freeze Sows Chaos, but Chargers Are Still Getting Built
Chargers funded through the program were due to be just a small share of those opening this year. The longer-term effects ...
Federal grant freeze leaves farmers in limbo
A federal grant freeze ordered by President Trump has left Maryland farmer Mike Protas and others across the country ...
‘A real disservice to the community’ | Houston chapter of Catholic Charities lays off 120 employees in wake of refugee funding freeze
President Trump signed an executive order that suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and put a freeze on federal ...