A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Trump’s administration from halting federal funds after a day filled with chaos as Gov. Ned Lamont and other top officials scrambled to learn the

AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect. The administrative stay pauses the freeze until Monday, Feb. 3. A memo issued late Monday by acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Matthew Vaeth directed federal agencies to temporarily pause “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.

Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy held a news briefing Wednesday to address the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal funding and its potential impact on the state.

Tong and his staff will be looking for executive orders that conflict with CT laws or violate the Constitution.

The decision could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.

Connecticut is "going on the offensive" according to Attorney General William Tong, planning to sue the Trump Administration to stop a memorandum issued late Monday night that would halt federal funds to states.

Attorney General William Tong announced on Wednesday that Connecticut residents are afforded these rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act.

This is a full assault on Connecticut families—an unprecedented and blatantly lawless attack on every corner and level of our government and economy," said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.

A judge postponed Trump's freeze on federal grants as the impacts to the state and Norwich are being determined.

Attorney General William Tong says he's prepared to oppose Trump's top priorities, while other Connecticut officials have been more conciliatory.

Connecticut lawmakers debated Thursday how the state should respond to President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement.

The late Monday memo set off a scramble as state agencies in Connecticut start to assess the effects it could have on critical programs.