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Executive overreach: Judge orders Trump to release federal funds

Jason Weisberger
Mar 06, 2025
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The White House claims it has paused spending to ensure it aligns with Convicted Felon #47's priorities. A federal judge reminded Trump that spending is Congress's authority; he pays the bills.

Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the Federal District Court for the District of Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump Administration's …

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