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 ...
US judge leery of Trump administration's defense of federal funding freeze
A federal judge on Friday seemed likely to extend his earlier block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants ...
Federal judge considering a request to further block Trump administration from freezing funds
A federal judge is considering a request to further block President Donald Trump’s administration from freezing grants and ...
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States ask judge to bolster block on federal funding freeze
U.S. District Judge John McConnell said he plans to decide whether to impose a preliminary injunction within a week as ...
Ohio Sen. Moreno reflects on McConnell's legacy: ‘History will judge him well’
Ohio US Sen. Bernie Moreno said McConnell has been a force to be reckoned with during his time in the Senate.
RI Bar Association decries ‘unwarranted’ criticism of Judge McConnell by Musk, others
A Georgia congressman is promising to file impeachment articles against Rhode Island’s chief federal judge after he ruled ...
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Federal judge hears arguments to decide the future of Trump's federal funding freeze
The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the ...
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Federal judge extends order blocking ‘devastating’ NIH cap on research payments
Federal judge extends temporary restraining order that prevents NIH from capping indirect costs paid to research universities ...
McConnell won’t seek reelection to Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Thursday that he is not seeking reelection in 2026, bringing an end to the ...
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Trump's federal funding freeze fight is back in RI court on Friday. Here's what to expect.
U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell Jr. has set a hearing for Friday in the Trump spending freeze case. Both sides will get to present their arguments to the judge during the hearing ...