$20 Billion In Suspicious Biden-Era Climate Grants Remains Frozen As Trump Administration Eyes Supreme Court Fight

What happened: A $20 billion Biden-era climate grant program stays frozen after a federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration's cancellation. The freeze runs through Nov. 9 as the administration weighs a Supreme Court appeal. Key numbers: $20 billion in grants. D.C. Circuit ruled 6-4 on Aug. 4. EPA canceled grants in March 2025. Why it matters: The case could reach the Supreme Court as a test of executive authority over spending. Critics call the grants a slush fund; environmental groups say withholding funds blocks investments that could cut energy costs.

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