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

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 as White House doubles down on federal freeze.

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

The Trump administration has paused federal grants and loans to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, Reuters reported. Agencies are required to identify legally mandated actions or assistance programs before completing an analysis.

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.

A federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden paused the Trump administration's temporary federal funding freeze just as it was set to go into effect.

A federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump’s administration this week sparked concern in the public health community about the fate of crucial services and the communities served by them.