North Carolina officials and advocates denounced President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze trillions of dollars in federal aid in a news conference Friday, warning of widespread harm to families, older adults,

North Carolina is joining more than 20 other states in a lawsuit seeking to block a freeze of federal funds ordered by the Trump administration that was set to begin Tuesday evening, but has now been temporarily blocked in federal court.

Congresswoman Ross was joined by the state attorney general and local organizations that rely on federal funding.

After his 2025 inauguration, a rumor spread about Trump redirecting funds meant for undocumented migrants to North Carolina hurricane relief.

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson said he expects a federal judge will soon grant a temporary restraining order keeping the freeze blocked.

The order, announced in an Office of Management and Budget memo Monday evening, directed federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the White House’s decision to pause federal grants and loans, leaving local nonprofits in uncertainty.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein released a statement on Tuesday after the White House ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans.

We’ve got to start moving on housing,” said Jonathan Krebs, Western North Carolina recovery advisor, but delays in D.C. could push work back until fall.

The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management said Helene damaged over 7,000 private roads, bridges and culverts. The company said the new positions will bring an annual payroll impact ...

In a Jan. 31 visit to WNC, Gov. Josh Stein announced a $30 million grant program to help small businesses recovering from Helene.