Trump, Impeachment and Judge McConnell

Federal government fights RI judge's order halting Trump's federal funding freeze. What to know.
The federal government has moved to halt a federal court order barring it from pausing federal spending, arguing that the judge’s directive is unprecedented and undermines President Donald Trump’s authority.
Musk urges impeachment of RI’s chief federal judge amid court fight over funding
U.S. District Chief Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr., who was nominated by President Obama in 2010 and has served as chief judge since 2019, issued a temporary restraining order on Jan. 31 blocking the funding freeze, which the White House said covered grants and loans.
Impeachment threat hits judge who blocked Trump federal funding freeze
House GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde wants to file articles of impeachment against a federal judge who blocked the Trump administration's funding freeze.
Who is Judge McConnell? Meet with RI judge at the center of Trump's spending freeze.
Jack” McConnell Jr. as a federal judge to make it through the U.S. Senate in 2011, and even then he won approval strictly along party lines. No Republican voted to approve controversial pick. Now McConnell,
Judge Says Trump Spending Freeze to Remain Blocked During Appeal
President Donald Trump’s controversial attempt to freeze spending for billions of dollars in federal funds for loans, grants and other payments must remain on hold while the government appeals a court order,
Federal court in Providence inundated with calls, emails amid furor over Trump case
Frank Perry, the court’s chief deputy clerk, said the courthouse has received more than 100 phone messages and 300 emails ...
Rhode Island judge presiding over Trump freeze case is no stranger to criticism
A federal judge in Rhode Island is making national headlines after he halted President Donald Trump's federal funding freeze.
RI judge orders Trump administration to restore frozen funds. What we know.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered President Trump’s administration to immediately restore frozen ...
Experts weigh in: Can a judge from RI play a key role in checking presidential power?
A court can impose sanctions, fines or enact other penalties if the Trump administration refuses to comply with Judge McConnell's orders.
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RI federal judge orders Trump administration to restore frozen funding, abide by temporary restraining order
U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration Monday to abide by a recent temporary restraining ...
The federal judge trying to hold President Trump accountable is revered in Rhode Island
Rhode Island leaders say Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. is well-equipped to handle the pressure that comes with ruling ...
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RI judge poised to block Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
and therefore was moot Judge McConnell did not agree and is allowing the case to proceed PROVIDENCE − A federal judge in Rhode Island is poised to block President Donald Trump's freeze on ...
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Attorney General Neronha says judge approved sale of Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals
Attorney General Peter Neronha announced an update in the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima ...
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Judge says sale of RI hospitals can move forward
Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence have been losing money for ...