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Gov. Tim Walz spoke at a press conference this Tuesday afternoon on Trump’s freeze of federal funding. He labeled it as “unforeseen” and “illegal.” 

The budget office at the White House issued a memo at 4 PM on Tuesday that put forth a freeze on federal aid that would include assistance to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, state and local governments’ grants, and loans to small businesses. According to the New York Times, the White House commented that over 3 trillion dollars were spent on federal aid programs in 2024. Therefore, a freeze at this level will surely have dire consequences.

“He got the whole country into a crisis all the while he was off to play golf. This is not a sign of leadership. To put it mildly, it is startling. It’s foolish and childish,” stated Tim Walz at a conference held at St. Paul YMCA on Tuesday.

The Minnesota governor’s office pointed out that if the spending freeze stays in place, an amount of around $1.8 billion will be at risk. The Commissioner for Minnesota Management Budget stated that the freeze has affected thousands of state employees and created noticeable uncertainty regarding the state of about 1,000 programs.

According to Campbell, Medicaid accounts for the largest portion of the $1.8 billion monthly, with the remaining $850 million going to programs like SNAP, MinnesotaCare, state highways, local airports, Section 8 housing, school meals and special education, heating assistance, and county family services for child support. She stated that the state of Minnesota has a “very limited” capacity to fill the void that the freeze would create. 

A White House memo said there would be no freezes on Medicare or Social Security but stated that the web portals were down on Tuesday. It caused some trouble in Minnesota becoming troubled because it was going to submit a nearly $400 million reimbursement, Campbell stated.

Minnesota pays more into the federal government than it receives, Tim Walz said. “Those are our dollars that he is stealing,” he added. “The money is appropriated by Congress, as I and Attorney General Ellison did. This is so far beyond the pale to try to pull these dollars back.”

Given that the Trump administration’s spending freeze was scheduled to go into effect that day, a federal judge granted a stay late Tuesday to allow for additional litigation until Monday at 5 p.m.

San Diego State defeated San Jose State by the score of 71-68 in a closely contested college basketball game. The game was a thrilling one to the end, with every individual working hard to beat the other and exhibiting their talents. San Diego State outlasted their opponents in the final seconds of the game.

After the first tip, the initial signs were evident that San Jose State was going to be a tough competitor for San Diego State. Defensive attention and fast breaks were utilized by the Spartans. It ensured that the Aztecs were constantly moving. Open shot opportunities were discovered more than once by the key players from San Jose State, leading to San Diego State slacking on their defense. This kept the game tied throughout and swapped momentum between the competing teams.

However, San Diego State showed why they are one of the leading teams in the conference. Their defense was effective. And their depth was impressive since several players made contributions at both ends of the floor. After San Jose State briefly took the lead, the Aztecs managed to outscore their opponents and take control of the game in the second half. With the help of some of San Diego’s best players, they did their best to survive the storm as the main players strode closer to victory.

San Diego State’s Miles Byrd Seals Win with Incredible Reverse Layup

In the final game between San Diego State and San Jose State, Miles Byrd’s reverse layup ended the tie and gave his team a thrilling victory. He finished the game with 14 points. Miles Byrd drove to the basket and finished the game in a way that left the crowd in disbelief. He showcased his control and unmatched skills on the playing field during difficult situations. Byrd’s performance was incredible, especially with the game on the line, showing his ability to perform better when needed most.

In addition to helping his team win the game, Byrd’s quick moves were a major factor in his team’s victory, which they achieved 71-68. His highly competitive reverse layup gave the needed push that his team required. It makes sense that he could have decided the outcome of the game given his poise and the IQ he demonstrated at such times.