White House rescinds freeze on federal grant funding

White House rescinds freeze on federal grant funding

White House rescinds freeze on federal grant funding

Closeup of the webpage of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seen on the White House's website on a computer.

The White House is reversing an order freezing federal grants.

President Trump ordered a pause on federal aid earlier this week, which led to confusion at and a judge putting a temporary “stay” in place.

The memo caused chaos at government agencies when it appeared to jeopardize programs funding schools, housing and health care. That memo has now been rescinded.

Local and state governments and charitable agencies had raised concerns over the freeze, saying it would jeopardize a number of programs and services.

 

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