The Trump administration is exploiting legal loopholes to maintain spending freezes despite court orders, with officials invoking other authorities to pause spending. The tactic allows funds to remain blocked, as seen in cases involving foreign aid and domestic grants, despite judges’ attempts to compel the administration to release the money. The administration’s strategy of using alternative legal justifications to continue the freezes has raised concerns about compliance with court orders.
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3 wounded in New York City’s Times Square shooting
Three people were injured in a shooting at Times Square, New York City, early Saturday morning, with one person in custody. Video footage showed chaos as people fled the scene; fortunately, the victims' injuries are not life-threatening, and overall gun violence in the city has significantly decreased this year. Want More Context? 🔎
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