How did the fight against Trump's federal spending freeze end up in Rhode Island? What we found.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. is expected to rule shortly on whether to block the federal funding freeze.
RI judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze. What we know.
As expected, Judge McConnell granted a temporary restraining order preventing the administration from freezing spending.
Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.
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.
US judge blocks Trump from freezing federal spending for 22 states
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from freezing federal loans, grants and other financial assistance to 22 states, barring the Republican for now from implementing a policy that had stoked confusion and fears about critical government-funded services being disrupted.
Trump Administration rescinds memo to freeze money for grants, loans
On Tuesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the freeze until Monday, Feb. 3, after more than 22 states sued the Trump Administration. Officials said the pause was necessary to review whether spending aligned with Trump’s executive orders on issues like climate change and diversity,
Rhode Island officials on guard as Trump tries to impose federal funding freeze
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Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants. Here are the Rhode Islanders who were charged
President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to pardon defendants charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, ...
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his inauguration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island House passed a resolution congratulating President Donald Trump on his ...
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RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his 'historic victory.' Here's why
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Senate broke tradition Tuesday by refusing to approve a resolution congratulating Donald Trump on his "historic and extraordinary victory." Introduced by Senate ...
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 ...
'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound ...