One office in the agriculture department show how efforts to comply with Trump’s DEI order have halted some grant payments, even as judges have ordered an end to its funding freeze.

A federal judge on Friday seemed likely to extend his earlier block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and other financial assistance, suggesting the broad initiative was beyond the powers of federal agencies.

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.

After hearing arguments Friday, Judge John McConnell Jr. said he will rule within a week on whether to further require the Trump administration to keep federal funding flowing.

Delaware nonprofits surveyed said a federal funding freeze would cause reductions in vital services such as health, housing, food and education.

U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell said he hopes to issue a ruling in the coming week on states' bid for an injunction.

U.S. District Judge John McConnell said he plans to decide whether to impose a preliminary injunction within a week as President Donald Trump defies his previous unfreeze order.