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 (AP) — A federal judge agreed Tuesday to continue blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.

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.