Trump Team Finds Loophole to Effectively Maintain Spending Freezes

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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