RI judge signals openness to blocking Trump federal funding freeze
Judge John McConnell ’80 requested the attorneys general draft an order to protect individuals and institutions that rely on federal funding.
‘I agree with the states’: RI judge lets lawsuit against Trump funding freeze proceed
More than 23 states are seeking a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration over its effort to freeze federal funds.
RI judge poised to block Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
The 23 state attorneys general involved in the suit will now draft a temporary restraining order, and the Trump administration will need to respond.
RI Attorney General co-leads lawsuit against Trump’s federal funding freeze
The coalition of attorneys general argue that the order violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Another judge is preparing to block Trump’s spending freeze, despite White House cleanup
U.S. District Judge John McConnell said statements from the White House had undercut its attempt to rescind the memo ordering the spending freeze.
'So clearly unlawful': RI AG joins suit against Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
The group of Democratic attorneys general argued that freezing spending authorized by Congress to conduct an ideological review is unconstitutional.
Democrats sue White House budget office over federal grant freeze
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced legal action against the White House budget office Tuesday over its directive to freeze federal assistance while reviewing whether government spending aligns with President Trump’s agenda.
White House revokes Trump’s funding freeze ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance, just hours before it was due in court to defend the policy for a second consecutive day, a White House official said.
Judicial Pushback on Federal Funding Freeze
A U.S. judge is considering blocking the Trump administration's pause on federal financial aid, responding to Democrats' concerns over spending policy. The judge has requested attorneys general to draft a restraining order following the White House's partial withdrawal of its controversial funding freeze directive.
Trump Administration Rescinds Funding Freeze Ahead of Court Hearing
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was set to appear in court for a second straight day to defend the policy.
Another judge could block Trump’s federal funding freeze
Despite White House rescinding a funding freeze memo, a US District Court judge said he is “worried about the effect to the people that the states represent and irreparable harm.”
Help the helpers: Rhode Island needs its nonprofits, and R.I. nonprofits need support amid chaos and uncertainty
While the memo from the Trump administration to freeze federal funds has been rescinded, the actions and intent have not, writes the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island.
Federal Judge Says He Will Block Trump’s Attempt to Defund ‘Woke’
I’m worried about the effect to the people,” said the federal judge about disruptions to federal grants that sent shock waves across the country.
Patrick Kennedy weighs in on RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s polarizing views and checkered past have been in the spotlight this week as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services fields ...
How a corner of Scituate helped win WWII and almost became the capital of the world
The UN had plans to build a city that would serve as its headquarters and the world's capital. A World War II Scituate spy base was key.