US EditionAppeals court keeps block on Trump’s sweeping funding freeze
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled on March 26 to keep a block on the Trump administration's funding freeze, which was deemed likely to cause harm to states and their financial obligations.
- The court upheld U.S. District Judge John McConnell's earlier ruling, stating the Office of Management and Budget overstepped its authority in pausing $3 trillion in federal grants and loans.
- The three-judge panel noted that the funding freeze could lead to substantial issues like new debt and hinder operational planning for states.
- The Trump administration has the option to appeal this ruling to the Supreme Court, amid ongoing legal challenges to its policies.
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Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding
The state Department of Human Services will have to shut down its ongoing relief efforts for 4,431 remaining survivors of the 2023 Maui wildfires on April 4 unless the Federal Emergency Management Agency lifts a funding freeze, according to a federal lawsuit filed by attorneys general from both Republican and Democratic states. The lawsuit, filed Monday against President Donald Trump in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, represents the latest …
Minnesota sues Trump’s E.P.A. and Citibank over Green Bank funding freeze
Minnesota has taken legal action against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Citibank, arguing that the federal government unlawfully froze $25 million in green energy funding. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, is part of a broader legal battle over the Trump administration’s decision to halt climate-related spending. At the centre of the dispute is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $20 billion programme establi…
Morning Brief: DOGE Cuts HHS, Trump Vs Law Firms, Maine Gov Defies Title IX
The Trump administration and DOGE are continuing their efforts to slash federal spending, with major cuts to the Health Department announced Thursday. Trump takes “presidential action” against the elite law firms that targeted him. And, voters in Maine overwhelmingly support keeping men out of women’s sports – but the state’s Democratic governor is still defying ...
Appeals court maintains block on Trump administration’s spending freeze
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday to maintain a block on President Trump's attempt to pause a large swath of federal spending, saying the administration has not been able to prove the orders are legal.
Neronha criticizes McKee for rejecting more funding, staff for AG's office
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha didn't hold back when criticizing Gov. Dan McKee for rejecting his proposal to give his office more funding and staff amid legal battles with the Trump administration. Neronha also gave his thoughts on pushing back against Trump and the proposal being denied on 12 News at 4 Tuesday. Ed Fitzpatrick, a reporter for Boston Globe RI, joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to talk about…
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