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Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Grant Cuts | US News
A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel billions in approved grants — including those for diversity and climate programs — ruling that agencies can’t unilaterally terminate funding based on shifting political priorities after money’s already been disbursed. The decision, handed down by an Obama-appointed judge, invalidates the administration’s broad interpretation of a 2020 budget rule, which states argued was misapplied. The ruling protects over $5 billion in active grants and is a major victory for 23 states and D.C., affirming that federal agencies must…
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