Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Legal and Constitutional Challenges

The temporary halt on federal disbursements disrupts state programs and raises questions about executive power limits.

President Donald Trump temporarily froze federal funding to states and local governments to review spending, citing concerns over 'wasteful' programs.
The freeze impacted critical services like Medicaid in Illinois, where access to federal funding portals was briefly disrupted, though later restored.
Legal experts and lawmakers argue the freeze violates constitutional limits on executive power, as Congress controls federal spending.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the freeze, with further hearings scheduled to address its legality and potential impacts.
The move has drawn widespread criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, with concerns over its effects on public services and constitutional governance.