The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.

The Trump Administration has issued a pause on federal grant, loan and other financial assistance programs. This story has been updated to include a clarification on student loans from the Department of Education.

The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.

Here’s where things stand with funding for SBA loans, federal contracts, and other programs. This has already been a confusing week for any business that receives loans or funding from the federal government.

Federal agencies have been instructed to assess their financial aid programs to determine which ones might be impacted.

The Monday evening memo from Trump's White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.

Calling the move illegal, 23 states and non-profit groups filed lawsuits and a federal judge temporarily halted the freeze from taking

President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.

The OMB memo is the boldest, and clearest example of how the administration is employing Project 2025’s strategies.