A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government." 

A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze
President Trump walks to the Residence after arriving to the White House on Feb. 22. The administration is facing legal challenges over its effort to freeze payments for federal grants and other programs.

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government." 

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