White House rescinds memo on freezing federal grants and loans

The White House has rescinded a memo authorizing a federal freeze on grants and loans, following a judge’s temporary halt to the order after a lawsuit was filed by grant recipient organizations. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that while the memo was rescinded, the administration is still pursuing a freeze to assess grants and loans in line with their agenda. The move caused widespread confusion and outcry, with Democrats condemning the attempt to freeze federal funding and Republicans vowing to continue blocking future funding.

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