Trump’s funding freeze causes scramble in CT. ‘This is what a king does,’: senator
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,
'Unforeseen consequences': How a Trump order is affecting key research in Connecticut
The gag order on health agencies was first reported on Tuesday and prevents all public communications, like publishing health guidelines, until Feb. 1.
CT AG Tong, filing suit against Trump funding freeze, calls decree ‘war on the American people’
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
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CT left scrambling after Trump freezes federal funding
HARTFORD - A sudden freeze on federal funding ordered by the Republican administration of President Donald Trump caused widespread consternation in Democrat-led Connecticut. State officials, local governments,
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Top news stories in Connecticut for Jan. 28, 2025 at 10 p.m.
These are the top news stories in Connecticut for Jan. 28, 2025 at 10 p.m.
This Week in Connecticut: State lawmakers talk legislative session and the Trump factor
The claim that big banks have closed accounts held by certain political or business customers gained new visibility this week when President Donald Trump confronted by name the CEOs of JPMorgan and Bank of America. "Soto was tough, this is worse."
Judge halts Trump's funding freeze as administration offers payouts to federal workers
Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration and takes executive action on federal aid and DEI initiatives.
Fight over federal funding involving Connecticut leaders
All federal grants and loans will pause at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. President Donald Trump made the move that will impact up to $3 trillion in funding. All federal grants and loans will pause at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. President Donald Trump made the move that will impact up to $3 trillion in funding.
The Fed meets for the first time since Trump's term started. Here's what to expect
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
The Fed Takes Center Stage This Week After Trump Says He Will ‘Demand’ Lower Interest Rates
The president last week inserted himself into the debate over interest rates ahead of the central bank’s meeting this week.
Connecticut attorney general plans lawsuit against Trump administration over birthright citizenship
Attorney General William Tong says he's prepared to oppose Trump's top priorities, while other Connecticut officials have been more conciliatory.
White House says Medicaid portal ‘will be back online shortly' after Trump funding freeze blamed
A funding freeze ordered by the Trump administration has sparked widespread confusion about its effects on government programs such as Medicaid.
Trump administration fires DOJ officials who worked on criminal investigations of the president
The DOJ employees had been involved in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation that led to Trump's classified documents and Jan. 6 cases.