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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 temporarily blocks Trump administration'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.
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 maintains temporary block on Trump freeze of grants and loans
A federal judge's temporary restraining order will remain in effect until she issues a ruling on the federal funding freeze
Nonprofits ask judge for safeguards against future blanket funding freeze by Trump administration
A federal judge on Thursday expressed doubt that the White House's Office of Management and Budget's attempt to freeze up to $3 trillion in federal funding was within the agency's constitutional authority.
Little Shell Tribe affected by federal funding freeze
Gerald says his tribal office can access all the funds they need to but the precedent set has them uneasy for the future.
SLO County nonprofits prepare for the worst under Trump federal funding freeze
As federal judges fight the Trump administration over its national funding freeze, San Luis Obispo County nonprofits are experiencing the impacts of potentially permanent budget cuts firsthand — and preparing for the worst.
Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Federal Loan for New Plant Uncertain Amid Funding Freeze
The loan, approved under the previous administration in late 2024, could be affected by a memo released in January that paused federal assistance programs.
Federal money trickles back to Colorado after Trump’s funding freeze is lifted
The grant was one of several that are funneling about $640 million into Colorado for clean water, pollution reduction and reimbursement programs to encourage homeowners to electrify their houses
Central Coast energy, infrastructure projects threatened by Trump federal funding freeze
Adding to a growing list of entities impacted by Trump administration budget cuts, energy and infrastructure projects across the Central Coast are being threatened by a flurry of executive orders freezing millions of dollars in federal funds needed to complete the work, federal representatives said.
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White House budget office rescinds federal funding freeze
The Trump’s administration’s Office of Management and Budget released a memo Wednesday rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance, which had paralyzed ...
Nueces County agency pauses some services as it navigates brief freeze on federal funding
A Nueces County nonprofit has paused some of its services as it waits for the Trump administration's temporary freeze on federal grants to be resolved.
Judge allows Trump administration to resume placing USAID workers on leave
USAID may resume placing employees on administrative leave as Elon Musk and DOGE try to eliminate the agency entirely.