A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration order freezing federal grants and loans.
The judge issued a "brief administrative stay" while the matter is litigated.
Why It Matters
President Donald Trump has issued a raft of executive orders and other actions since taking office last week. In addition to rolling back the Biden administration's policies, Trump has pledged to re-evaluate U.S. aid to other countries, increase offshore drilling and crack down on illegal immigration.
More to follow.
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