Federal judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding despite OMB rescission
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
Confusion over federal funding freeze prompts public health concerns
Public health experts worry the confusion stirred by a Trump administration funding freeze memo will not end quickly, harming public health services. “It’s really hard to tell what’s
'No legal authority' | Judge blocks federal funding freeze in 22 states and DC
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said some aspects of the freeze ordered by the Office of Management and Budget likely violated the Constitution.
OMB general counsel faces backlash following federal funding freeze order: Sources
Senior White House officials had not reviewed the Office of Management and Budget's sweeping order freezing federal grants and loans before it was issued, sources say.
Federal judge blocks Trump plan to freeze spending on grants, loans
A federal district judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday, blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with a proposed spending freeze on grants and loans.
Another Judge Rules To Stops Federal Freeze In 22 Dem States
A federal district judge for the District of Rhode Island has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's efforts to freeze payments for grants and other programs. Via NPR:
Trump administration rescinds OMB memo that imposed illegal freeze on federal spending
The Trump administration rescinded its controversial memo ordering a freeze on federal aid and grant programs Wednesday but insisted it would still follow through on plans to pause certain types of federal spending. The Department of Transportation's new leader has called for fuel economy standards that align with President Donald Trump's policies.
Second judge blocks Trump's federal aid funding freeze
A judge sided with a coalition of 22 states and temporarily blocked a federal aid funding freeze directed by the White House — the second such order this week.
Congressional Democrats take victory lap over OMB rescinding aid freeze memo
The Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memorandum halting nearly all federal financial assistance just one day after ...
Judge signals toward granting Dem challenge to OMB freeze after order rescinded
A federal judge said Wednesday he plans to grant a group of Democratic attorneys general’s request to block President Trump’s ...
"Five-alarm fire": Trump OMB tries to freeze federal spending in unconstitutional power grab
A two-page OMB memo falsely claims that the president can refuse to spend money on programs authorized by Congress ...
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Federal Funding Freeze: Should Institutions and Government Contractors Prepare for the Worst?
On January 28, 2025, reporters uncovered that President Trump’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued ...
Trump’s push to freeze funding leaves researchers anxious about delayed scientific breakthroughs
Research photo from the National Cancer Institute, shared via Unsplash. (NCI Photo) When Luca Foschini, head of Seattle's ...