Federal judge halts funding freeze by White House

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on January 28, 2025, blocking the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding. The freeze, which impacted essential programs like Medicaid and Head Start, was halted after legal challenges from groups such as Democracy Forward. The White House rescinded its funding pause following the court's decision, allowing funding to continue. Native leaders, among others, expressed relief as essential services and programs were not disrupted.