Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Sweeping Funding Freeze Order
2025-02-26
Reuters
A US judge has extended a block on President Donald Trump's administration from imposing a sweeping freeze on trillions of dollars in federal funding, dealing a significant blow to the White House. The move comes as a major setback for the Trump administration's efforts to curb government spending. The federal funding freeze would have had far-reaching implications for various government programs and agencies, highlighting the ongoing debate over government budget and federal budget planning. The ruling is a significant development in the ongoing battle over government spending and budget control.