President Trump's budget office rescinded an order to freeze federal grant spending just two days after it was announced, causing confusion and legal challenges. The order, which was set to go into effect shortly, left states and nonprofits worried about critical funding streams. Administrative officials attributed the freeze to Trump's recent executive orders, but vague guidance led to uncertainty about the implications. After an emergency hearing from nonprofit groups, a federal judge halted the freeze, allowing for continued support while legal challenges unfolded.
The ongoing confusion over federal grant funding led to a federal judge staying the freeze after emergency appeals from nonprofit groups dependent on these funds.
President Trump's budget office rescinded a controversial freeze on federal grant spending within two days amidst widespread backlash and legal challenges.
The order from OMB created uncertainty for crucial funding and sparked legal challenges, prompting a swift retraction just before it was set to take effect.
A vague memo from the White House led to confusion as federal agencies struggled to interpret the criteria determining which programs would face funding interruptions.
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