Trump’s funding-freeze stunt collapses into a cleanup memo
The White House rescinded a memo freezing federal loans and grants after it triggered confusion, alarm, and legal challenges across the country. Even after the reversal, officials insisted the underlying policy goals still stood, which only underscored how little care went into the original rollout.
First recorded Jan 29, 2025·Meaningfully updated Jan 29, 2025
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Trump’s funding-freeze stunt collapses into a cleanup memo
The White House rescinded a memo freezing federal loans and grants after it triggered confusion, alarm, and legal challenges across the country. Even after the reversal, officials insisted the underlying policy goals still stood, which only underscored how little care went into the original rollout.
The White House rescinded a memo freezing federal loans and grants after it triggered confusion, alarm, and legal challenges across the country. Even after the reversal, officials insisted the underlying policy goals still stood, which only underscored how little care went into the original rollout.
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