Trump's Aid Freeze Sparks Chaos Before Court Blocks It
Court Blocks Trump's Spending Freeze Amid Widespread Confusion
Foreign aid halted, lifesaving medicines withheld
Freeze part of broader effort to reshape government
Nonprofits alarmed, Democrats challenge legality
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze hundreds of billions of dollars in federal aid on Tuesday, just minutes before it was set to take effect at 5 p.m. ET (2200 GMT). The move had already created confusion across government agencies and sparked fears that essential programs serving millions of Americans could be disrupted.
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan granted an emergency injunction after advocacy groups warned that the freeze would devastate crucial programs, including healthcare services and infrastructure projects. The court is set to revisit the issue on Monday.
Trump's directive was part of his broader effort to restructure the federal government. His administration has already halted foreign aid, implemented a hiring freeze, and shut down diversity initiatives in multiple agencies. On Tuesday, officials also announced buyouts for federal workers in an effort to reduce the government’s workforce.
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