Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to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.
Trump rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
Trump spending freeze upends Washington, triggering legal threats and delays
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday, as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze
A sweeping White House order to freeze federal grants and allocations reflects a theory of presidential power that Donald Trump clearly endorsed during his 2024 campaign.
Trump’s attempted funding freeze stirs confusion and rebukes from WA leaders
A federal judge put a temporary hold on the White House directive as Washington and 21 other states filed a lawsuit.
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course
The White House order freezing federal grants caused mass chaos and confusion across Washington, appearing to imperil government programs that fund schools, provide housing and en
Dem AGs set to challenge Trump’s ‘clearly unlawful’ federal aid freeze
Democratic attorneys general are preparing to urgently resist President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal aid, describing his bid to halt a large swath of spending programs as a violation of the constitution and law.
Donald Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis
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