As Trump pursues his policies, Democratic states block his path
Democratic states have worked for months to craft legal opposition to President Trump’s agenda. Now they’re putting it into ...
Well-dressed state troopers; sky-high energy bills; DEI guidance: Top stories this week
Former state Sen. Sandra Cano reflects on her two-month SBA stint; and a $5,000 fine for Providence basketball coach Kim ...
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Trump Administration spars with states over funding freeze in Providence federal court
The latest skirmish in the battle over federal funding to states took place in federal court in Providence on Friday. Lawyers ...
Federal judge in R.I. to rule on Trump’s funding freeze next week
After hearing arguments Friday, Judge John McConnell Jr. said he will rule within a week on whether to further require the ...
Lawyers for Trump, state AGs spar in Providence over scope of funding freeze
Attorneys clashed Friday over whether the Trump administration’s funding freeze harms communities and should be stopped or is a valid exercise of executive authority being blocked by overzealous ...
DOJ and states were back in RI court over federal funding freeze. When is a ruling expected?
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell said he hopes to issue a ruling in the coming week on states' bid for an injunction.