Summary

House Democrats have scheduled an emergency caucus meeting on Wednesday to address Trump’s federal spending freeze, which halts grants, loans, and outlays affecting schools, hospitals, and nonprofits.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the freeze as “illegal” and announced a three-part counteroffensive involving appropriations, litigation, and communication strategies.

Democrats accuse Trump of diverting taxpayer funds to finance GOP tax cuts at the expense of working-class programs.

The sweeping scope of the freeze has drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans for its potential harm to public services.