Among the flurry of actions taken by President Donald Trump on his first day in office was issuing an executive order (EO) to end clean energy-related disbursements. While a memo has since specified that the action targets appropriations, the fate of clean energy tax credits also is unclear.| Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting News
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."| NPR
Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.| ProPublica
Louisiana's broadband chief says the governor's letter is intended to "provide more flexibility for states to choose their own path."| StateScoop
