Summary

U.S. District Judge John McConnell signaled he would block Trump’s federal spending freeze, citing White House contradictions.

The administration attempted to rescind the freeze memo, but press secretary Karoline Leavitt later suggested the policy was still in effect.

A separate judge, Loren AliKhan, already issued a temporary hold.

McConnell argued the administration’s mixed messages indicate continued harm, justifying intervention.

He has asked states to propose language for a restraining order.