
Oregon leaders condemned the Trump administration's temporary freeze on federal grants and loans on Tuesday, shortly before a federal judge blocked the funding pause from taking effect for now. The big picture: The planned funding pause has caused widespread confusion on how it could impact local programs, services and agencies, like police and fire departments, as well as public health initiatives that depend on federal dollars. • Oregon joined 21 other states and D.C. in a lawsuit against the administration over the directive, which was set to take effect 5pm...