The Trump administration rescinded a controversial directive freezing federal grants and aid, which was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. The funding freeze, which recently began, potentially disrupted billions in spending across crucial sectors such as healthcare and education. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompted confusion by raising contentious questions about programs related to gender ideology and abortion. While the OMB memo was rescinded, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that the funding freeze remained in place, leading to ongoing legal challenges and potential budgetary implications for many states.
On Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the OMB memo had been rescinded but claimed the funding freeze remained in force, creating further confusion.
The funding freeze, impacting healthcare and education programs, faced legal challenges as a federal judge paused the measure in response to a coalition of lawsuits.
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