The Trump administration reversed its decision to freeze federal grants after less than two days of legal challenges and public outcry. The White House Office of Management and Budget had issued the order on Monday, sparking confusion and concerns about the impact on vital programs for states, schools, and organizations. The administration claimed the freeze was necessary to ensure spending aligned with Trump's executive orders, but the vague wording of the order and lack of clarity from the White House led to widespread uncertainty.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Miami to Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Jan. 27.budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants , less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The people, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal guidance, confirmed that the OMB pulled the order Wednesday in a two sentence notice to agencies and departments. But the vaguely worded memo, combined with incomplete answers from the White House throughout the day, left lawmakers, public officials and average Americans struggling to figure out what programs would be affected by the pause. Even temporary interruptions in funding could cause layoffs or delays in public services.
Trump administration officials said programs that provide direct assistance to Americans, including Medicare, Social Security, student loans and food stamps, would not be affected. But they sometimes struggled to provide a clear picture.
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