Trump administration’s surprise federal funding freeze sows havoc across Illinois before being blocked by federal judge
The Trump administration’s surprise federal funding freeze spurred discord and pushback in Illinois even as a judge temporarily blocked the effort.
Trump's federal funding freeze on hold — as ‘chaos, confusion and fear’ grip Chicago
A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump's move to freeze all federal grants pending an analysis to root out "wokeness" in federal spending. But confusion reigned Tuesday in Chicago and beyond as leaders braced for serious potential cuts to an array of major programs.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul calls Trump's federal funding freeze unconstitutional
"Let's be clear, January 20th was an inauguration, not a coronation. Congress is given the power to appropriate the funding. The executive branch cannot unilaterally disregard those appropriations," Raoul said.
Illinois organizations left in limbo amid possible federal funding freeze by Trump administration
The Trump administration remains adamant the plan for a federal funding freeze is still on despite legal challenges, causing even more confusion and whiplash for people in Illinois who rely on federal programs.
Illinois Joins Other States in Asking Courts to Block Donald Trump’s Federal Funding Pause
The freeze on federal funding and grants has wide-ranging implications and impacts everything from funding for child care, university research and roads and bridges.
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Another judge is preparing to block Trump’s spending freeze, despite White House cleanup
U.S. District Judge Jack McConnell said a bid by the White House to rescind a “hugely ambiguous” order implementing the freeze appeared to be undercut by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s subsequent statement that the freeze was still in effect.
Donald Trump White House Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Confusion, Lawsuits
Illinois was one of 22 Democratic-led states that filed suit Tuesday asking a federal court to block the sudden pause on funding, which was announced Monday evening. The freeze threatened to hold up trillions of dollars in funding for basic government functions like health care,
Trump White House rescinds freeze memo on federal grants, ending feud with Congress
The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country
Here's how a freeze on federal grants and loans could impact Chicago and Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker says the Medicaid system was down on Tuesday in Illinois and other states across the country.
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Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
Trump is ‘lying to you’: Pritzker says funding freeze, website crash was no coincidence
The intention here is to disrupt. The intention here is to make cuts.” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a press briefing.
Trump order freezes funding for Illinois EV charging network, raises questions about other clean energy projects
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