A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.
Temporary block
What we know:
U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the funding freeze only minutes before it was scheduled to take effect. The administrative stay, prompted by a lawsuit brought by nonprofit groups that receive federal money, lasts until Monday afternoon. Another court hearing is scheduled that morning to consider the issue.
If the $3 trillion freeze goes through, it will impact federal grants, loans, and some aid. Federal assistance to people, including Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, welfare benefits, student loans, and scholarships, would not be affected, according to the White House. However, several states reported that their Medicaid portals were down on Tuesday.
Nonprofits worried
Local perspective:
When the Office of Management and Budget first announced the pause, it caused panic and confusion …