Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s order for federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants was an “unprecedented and blatantly lawless and unconstitutional attack.

Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy held a news briefing Wednesday to address the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal funding and its potential impact on the state.

The decision could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s order for federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants an “unprecedented and

A judge postponed Trump's freeze on federal grants as the impacts to the state and Norwich are being determined.

Connecticut officials are expressing concerns about what a federal funding freeze could mean for families across the state, saying they’ll do what they can to provide support for residents in the coming days and months.

Connecticut is "going on the offensive" according to Attorney General William Tong, planning to sue the Trump Administration to stop a memorandum issued late Monday night that would halt federal funds to states.