A federal judge this week limited remedies in the legal fight over the Trump administration’s cancellation of teacher‑training grants, agreeing she lacks authority to order restoration of millions in funding but reserving the right to determine whether the terminations were lawful. The ruling follows earlier temporary restorations and Supreme Court interventions and keeps the dispute alive across multiple courts. At the same time, the Education Department’s reversal of planned layoffs as federal funding resumed has not quelled staff concerns. Reinstated employees and unions argue the department’s prior actions and administrative choices have undermined trust, leaving key federal program offices unstable as institutions that rely on federal formulas seek clarity on grant administration and compliance.