Judge halts Trump freeze on grants as states report healthcare payment portals back online.

A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's freeze on federal financial assistance, which was set to take effect on Tuesday. The confusion caused by the lack of clarity on which programs would be affected led to worry in the healthcare sector, particularly regarding Medicaid funding. States have since regained access to their Medicaid portals, ensuring that patient services have not been affected. The funding freeze has been viewed by many as unconstitutional, leading to lawsuits from Democratic attorneys general and nonprofit organizations. [Extracted from the article]