A temporary restraining order (TRO) has been issued in the case of New York et al. v. Trump, which challenges a federal financial assistance pause directed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through Memorandum M-25-13. Despite OMB rescinding the pause, the court found that the funding restrictions remain in effect, allegedly due to the President's recent Executive Orders. The TRO prohibits federal agencies from pausing or canceling awards based on the OMB Memo or the President’s directives. Agencies are only permitted to pause funding if it complies with statutory and regulatory terms without any influence from the OMB Memo or Executive Orders. The court emphasized the likelihood of success on the merits for the plaintiffs, indicating that the pause violates both the Administrative Procedure Act and the separation of powers, as Congress has not granted the Executive unilateral authority over federal funding disbursement. Furthermore, the States demonstrated that they would face irreparable harm without the TRO, affecting vital programs including health, education, and emergency response services. The order mandates adherence to the established funding processes until a preliminary injunction hearing occurs, underscoring the ongoing judicial scrutiny of Executive actions regarding federal financial assistance.