Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump's $3 Trillion Funding Freeze

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling blocking President Trump's freeze on $3 trillion in federal financial assistance, which includes grants and loans vital to state services. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit determined that the freeze would cause irreparable harm to states, including forced debt and operational disruptions. This ruling comes amid a lawsuit filed by Democratic attorneys general from 22 states, arguing that the Trump administration overstepped its authority and undermined Congress's power over budget appropriations. U.S. District Judge John McConnell previously highlighted that the administration's actions placed it 'above Congress,' prompting the injunction. The Trump administration may still appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but for now, the block on the funding freeze remains in effect. The ongoing legal battle is expected to delay any resolution for months.