Executive Branch

White House Budget Office Rescinds Memo on Federal Aid Freeze

The OMB rescinded the previous memorandum less than a day after a federal judge issued a temporary pause on the aid freeze.
White House Budget Office Rescinds Memo on Federal Aid Freeze
The White House on Jan. 23, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Jacob Burg
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The Trump administration’s memo directing a freeze on federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been rescinded, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said on Jan. 29.

OMB Acting Director Matthew J. Vaeth issued a memorandum on Jan. 28 to all heads of executive departments and agencies rescinding his previous memo that directed them to pause federal aid.
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.