Breaking news: Judge rules that White House defied order to unfreeze grants

It's the first time a judge has declared that the Trump White House disobeyed a judicial mandate.

View in browser Feb. 10, 2025, 3:11 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Judge Rules the White House Failed to Comply With Court Order It was the first time a judge had declared that the Trump administration was disobeying a judicial mandate, setting up a showdown over frozen federal grants. Read more More coverage President Trump has mused about a third term over and over again. → President Trump has ordered the Treasury secretary to stop minting pennies. → Will a Time magazine cover drive a wedge between President Trump and Elon Musk? → How could the National Weather Service change under President Trump? → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018