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

Democrats are taking credit for ginning up a public reaction to a funding “pause.” But this is just the first of many battles.

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

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.

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.

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 Boise Airport, which is owned and operated by the city, is awaiting reimbursement of about $2.7 million in expenditures through a federal grant, Airport Director Rebecca Hupp told the Statesman. After the Trump administration’s sudden directive, she was unclear when the airport may receive that payment.

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.