Judge Further Blocks White House Spending Freeze
The restraining order, along with a similar directive by another judge from Friday, amounted to a rebuke of the move as an overreach that likely lacked legitimate authority.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Federal Spending Freeze in 22 states
The temporary restraining order will hold against Trump’s memo ordering a federal freeze.Inc. - 3d -
Judge formally blocks Trump’s federal aid freeze
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The White House Pulled Back Its Spending Freeze
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White House revokes memo freezing federal aid. Trump will try to block spending in other ways.
Democrats said the move was an unconstitutional seizure of power over the federal budget and warned of disruptions in funding to local police, domestic violence shelters, food programs and more.MarketWatch - 5d -
White House aide says spending freeze isn't being rescinded despite memo
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White House rescinds attempt to freeze federal aid spending
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White House rescinds spending freeze on federal loans and grants
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Judge blocks directive to freeze federal assistance
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A Judge Temporarily Blocked Trump’s Spending Freeze
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