Companies that get federal grants or loans usually sign a legally binding agreement and depend on getting reimbursed. The new administration has upended that expectation.

Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.

Responding to the petition of several state Attorneys General, U.S. District Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. issued an Enforcement Order on Monday, February 10, clarifying the scope of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued on January 29,