Summary

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal funding, accusing it of violating a previous court ruling.

The lawsuit, filed by 22 states and D.C., argues the freeze is unconstitutional and causing harm. Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk have suggested defying court orders.

The administration appealed the ruling, while legal experts warn officials like the Treasury Secretary could face contempt charges if they ignore it.

The case tests executive power limits and judicial authority.

  • Banana
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    15 hours ago

    Fascism is not exactly sustainable. If not the people or the military, he is bound to piss off someone close to him enough to betray him eventually.

    The issue is how many lives will be lost in the process.

    • Laser
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      1315 hours ago

      I’m very curious to what will be the “moment”

      • Banana
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        1515 hours ago

        Yeah. This is definitely what I would call “the cool zone”.

        In the moments between bouts of existential dread, I am at the edge of my seat!

      • @AngryRobot
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        211 hours ago

        Looking for the next assassination of Arch-Duke Ferdinand?

        • Laser
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          11 hour ago

          Guess we’ll see if it starts a war