US Court Blocks Trump’s Decision to Suspend Federal Funding

A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to cut funding for various federal programs. The ruling came just before the policy was set to take effect. Critics warned that the funding freeze could hurt important areas like education, healthcare, poverty relief, and disaster response.

Trump’s administration argued that the freeze was needed to ensure federal funding supported his policies, particularly on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Office of Management and Budget said the freeze affected funds for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, and other areas.