A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans totaling trillions of dollars, causing disruptions in various programs. The move was part of an ideological review of spending. Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block this action.
Trump fired the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels. This decision raised concerns about civil rights protections in the workplace. Federal workers union president criticized Trump’s buyout offers, saying it will destabilize the government.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio granted a waiver for life-saving humanitarian assistance amidst other aid suspensions. Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized Trump’s funding freeze, saying it will harm essential programs.
Senate Democrats tried to pass a resolution condemning Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, but it was blocked. Trump signed an executive order aimed at restricting gender transitions for minors and is in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. CNN host Jim Acosta announced his departure, blaming Trump for the move.
The White House press secretary confirmed Medicaid payments will continue despite the federal funding freeze. State health departments are uncertain about how the freeze will impact their programs. West Virginia’s governor and the GOP support Trump’s decision. The uncertainty surrounding Medicaid funding remains a concern amid the funding pause.
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