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,

Wednesday’s reversal created both temporary relief and additional confusion. CT Democrats characterized it as a small, incremental victory.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is among many Democrats who expressed concern after President Donald Trump announced a freeze on federal funds.

A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Trump’s administration from halting federal funds after a day filled with chaos as Gov. Ned Lamont and other top officials scrambled to learn the

The Monday evening memo from Trump's White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.

The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was set to appear in court for a second straight day to defend the policy.

The White House issued a memo sent to federal employees Wednesday scrapping its original order, according to a document viewed by The Wall Street Journal. The initial order was se