Federal Judge Halts Trump's Funding Freeze Amid Chaos

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's order to freeze federal grants and loans, which could have affected trillions of dollars in funding for various programs, including Medicaid and education. The freeze was set to align spending with Trump's ideological priorities, causing confusion and panic among state officials and lawmakers. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan came just before the freeze was to take effect, highlighting concerns over the lack of clarity regarding which programs would be impacted. State officials, including Colorado's Attorney General and Governor, condemned the freeze as reckless, arguing it undermines the separation of powers and threatens vital services. The freeze had already disrupted Medicaid operations and could have led to layoffs and delays in public services. The halt is in place until at least Monday, as states prepare to challenge the legality of the administration's actions.