A federal judge issued a long-term block on the Trump administration’s plan to freeze grants, loans and other payments, extending a temporary order and criticizing US officials for actions that were “irrational,

WASHINGTON (CN) — With harsh words about President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze up to $3 trillion in federal funding to bring all grants and awards in line with his ideological agenda, a federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction against the move.

A federal judge on Tuesday continued to block a sweeping freeze on federal funding, a key move of the Trump administration as it reviews government spending to ensure it aligns with his policies.