While some count memo walkback a win, CT Dems horrified at GOP, Trump promises funding freeze coming
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Trump’s order remains “in full force and effect, and will be rigorously implemented” as the administration works to root out waste, fraud, and
CT left scrambling after Trump freezes federal funding
HARTFORD - A sudden freeze on federal funding ordered by the Republican administration of President Donald Trump caused widespread consternation in Democrat-led Connecticut. State officials, local governments,
CT legislators condemn Trump’s move to freeze federal grants
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is among many Democrats who expressed concern after President Donald Trump announced a freeze on federal funds.
Trump’s funding freeze causes scramble in CT. Senator : ‘This is what a king does’
Connecticut state officials were scrambling to respond to President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily halt virtually all federal funding and loans as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Officials were caught off guard by the timing and the extent of the plans,
Senate GOP forges ahead with Trump’s budget pick amid funding freeze uproar
Senate Republicans who care about Congress’ spending authority aren’t going to oppose Russ Vought’s nomination to lead OMB as Democrats accuse the White House of curtailing lawmakers’ powers.
Democrats coordinate multi-state response to Trump's funding freeze
Senate Democrats announced they would coordinate with blue state governors to fight back against Trump's federal funding freeze, which could hold up trillions of dollars in assistance.
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze memo after confusion, outrage
The White House sparked a national controversy when it ordered a freeze on federal grants. Under pressure, Team Trump rescinded its scandalous memo.
Democrats pounce as Trump retreats on federal spending freeze
Top congressional Democrats smell blood over President Trump's federal spending freeze. Why it matters: The base is loving the party's muscular signs of life and wants more. Phone lines lit up in Democratic offices on Wednesday,
CT AG Tong, filing suit against Trump funding freeze, calls decree ‘war on the American people’
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Trump’s administration from halting federal funds after a day filled with chaos as ...
Trump rescinds federal grant pause; CT Democrats are ‘galvanized’
Wednesday’s reversal created both temporary relief and additional confusion. CT Democrats characterized it as a small, ...
'Unforeseen consequences': How a Trump order is affecting key research in Connecticut
The gag order on health agencies was first reported on Tuesday and prevents all public communications, like publishing health ...
CT officials call decision to rescind the aid freeze ‘the right move’
Connecticut officials breathed a sigh of relief when the White House announced that it rescinded a decision to freeze federal ...
How CT Democrats plan to navigate Trump’s second term
CT's state leaders and its congressional delegation are refining their approach as they gear up for the next four years.
Trump's order on two genders contradicts Connecticut law. Here's what it means
Trump signed an executive order to declare there are only two recognizable sexes -- male and female. LGBTQ+ advocates say ...
Connecticut attorney general plans lawsuit against Trump administration over birthright citizenship
Attorney General William Tong says he's prepared to oppose Trump's top priorities, while other Connecticut officials have ...
This Week in Connecticut: State lawmakers talk legislative session and the Trump factor
The claim that big banks have closed accounts held by certain political or business customers gained new visibility this week ...