Trump, funding freeze and Judge John McConnell

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 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
Federal OMB Funding Freeze and Litigation Primer
Amid a surge of presidential executive orders since the change in administrations, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lomakatsi Restoration Project in limbo amid federal funding freeze
The federal funding freeze is impacting wildfire mitigation and timber projects in Oregon. This is leaving forestry organizations, loggers, and local communities uncertain about the future of fire prevention efforts.
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 ...
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 ...