Judge John McConnell ’80 requested the attorneys general draft an order to protect individuals and institutions that rely on federal funding.

U.S. District Judge John McConnell said statements from the White House had undercut its attempt to rescind the memo ordering the spending freeze.

More than 23 states are seeking a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration over its effort to freeze federal funds.

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.

While the memo from the Trump administration to freeze federal funds has been rescinded, the actions and intent have not, writes the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island.

The 23 state attorneys general involved in the suit will now draft a temporary restraining order, and the Trump administration will need to respond.

Less than 24 hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s move to freeze federal grant funding, the Office of Management and Budget suddenly rescinded its directive. But confusion and concern lingered after the White House said Wednesday it still intends to freeze some funds,

A judge in Washington, D.C., sided with plaintiffs who claimed the White House’s freezing of billions of dollars in congressionally-approved funding violated the law.

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.

The group of Democratic attorneys general argued that freezing spending authorized by Congress to conduct an ideological review is unconstitutional.

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.

The first foreign leader to visit President Donald Trump at the White House in his second term will be wanted for war crimes.