A federal judge in Washington blocked parts of a White House order to freeze federal spending on loans and grants, causing panic among agencies in Nevada. The order was meant to temporarily pause federal funds to schools, government departments, and nonprofits, demanding a comprehensive analysis of how the funds are used. The freeze was part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on programs promoting equity, transgenderism, and the Green New Deal. While assistance to individuals like Social Security and Medicare was not affected, programs supporting education and health services in Nevada faced uncertainty.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joined a lawsuit with 22 other states to stop the order, arguing against government overreach. The freeze also impacted agencies like the Nevada Health Centers, who saw federal funding paused, creating potential cuts to critical services. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo condemned the freeze as political theater. Concerns about the impact on education and Hispanic-serving institutions have also been raised, with educators and lawmakers opposing the order. Rep. Dina Titus called it a cruel manifestation of a conservative agenda, while Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto expressed concerns about its impact on critical funding for Nevada.
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