While the memo from the Trump administration to freeze federal funds has been rescinded, the actions and intent have not, writes the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island.

A federal judge said Wednesday he intends to halt the Trump administration from freezing federal grant funding.

A new letter from Rhode Island's congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office to confirm that all previously approved funding for local projects will be released to the state.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha provides an update on the sale of Narragansett Electric, Monday, May 23, 2022. (WLNE file image) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha announced on Tuesday that he is co-leading 23 attorney generals in suing to stop the Trump administration’s new policy.

A second federal judge appears ready to issue an order blocking the Trump administration from freezing funding on grant and loan programs, despite a move by the Office of Management and Budget to rescind a controversial memo Wednesday just before the hearing.

The group of Democratic attorneys general argued that freezing spending authorized by Congress to conduct an ideological review is unconstitutional.

A wide-ranging pause on agency funds and grants remains on ice — even after the White House rescinded a contested OMB memo announcing the suspension.

The Trump administration, days after issuing a memo that froze federal spending on grants and loans, backpedaled Wednesday intending to “end any confusion” but instead only added to

Judge John McConnell ’80 requested the attorneys general draft an order to protect individuals and institutions that rely on federal funding.

RI Attorney General Peter Neronha is trying to stop the Trump administration's freeze of trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans.

A federal judge said he'll likely grant an order barring agencies from withholding federal funds, even though a memo directing the freeze has been rescinded.

The 23 state attorneys general involved in the suit will now draft a temporary restraining order, and the Trump administration will need to respond.