White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze that caused widespread confusion
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread confusion this week.
White House orders freeze on federal aid to focus on Trump's conservative agenda
The order sparked quick pushback from Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, who said Trump was trampling on the power of the purse given to Congress.
White House rescinds attempt to freeze federal aid spending
The Trump administration has rescinded an order attempting to put a widespread freeze on federal aid spending. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill on the order and the initial confusion it caused.
White House rescinds widespread freeze on federal funds that caused chaos inside agencies
The new memorandum, just two sentences long, will allow agencies to continue their normal operations after uncertainty over the impact of the initial directive caused widespread chaos across government. It followed a temporary injunction by a federal judge that prevented the original Office of Management and Budget memo from taking effect.
Reporters ask Trump’s White House press secretary about federal aid freeze
Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s White House Press Secretary, hosted the first press briefing of Trump’s second term. Reporters asked Leavitt about Trump’s decision to freeze federal aid and grants.
White House: Food stamps and Medicare will not be affected in federal aid freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Social Security, Medicare and food stamps would not be affected by the decision to freeze federal aid. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the Trump administration’s first White House press briefing and whether Medicaid could be among the programs affected.
Despite Chaos Over Trump White House's Funding Pause, FAFSA Forms and Student Loans Still Available
A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid
Student Loans Still Available After White House’s Temporary Funding Pause
A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rescinded the memo freezing spending.
Fact or fiction: Will Trump's federal funding freeze impact student loans, grants?
The Trump admin's federal funding freeze will not impact individual assistance going directly to Americans, Karoline Leavitt said during her first press briefing.
White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says
The White House on Monday ordered a pause on federal grants and loans, according to a memo, but the Department of Education said the freeze will not affect student loans or financial aid for college.
What Happens to Student Loans and Financial Aid During Trump's Federal Funding Freeze?
The federal pause does not affect federal student loans or Pell Grants, but its impact on other student aid programs remains unclear.
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Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused ...
White House rescinds federal aid freeze as Cabinet picks face Senate grilling
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