Federal Assistance Pause Looms

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Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety

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A federal judge temporarily blocks the order right before it was set to take effect.

The White House ordered agencies across the government to suspend federal assistance that might not be aligned with the policies of President Donald Trump .

A list of instructions shared with Inside Climate News lists more than 2,500 programs at agencies across government.

A delay in federal grant funding could leave nonprofits unable to make payroll or complete programs, expert says.

Many legal experts say they are skeptical of the legality of suspending funds.

Some science, environment and energy programs were already suspending their work.

The National Science Foundation has canceled its grant review panels scheduled for this week .

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