Trump Administration Reverses Course on Federal Aid Freeze Following Legal Challenges

A federal judge's ruling forced the White House to retract a directive halting public assistance programs, citing confusion and legal concerns.

The Trump administration rescinded a directive to freeze federal aid programs after a federal judge suspended the measure, citing legal challenges and public confusion.
The initial memo, issued late Monday, sought to halt funding for assistance programs benefiting seniors, low-income families, and veterans, pending a review of their alignment with presidential priorities.
Despite the reversal, the White House insists the broader goal of targeting federal funding to align with Trump’s priorities remains intact.
Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups criticized the measure as harmful and legally questionable, with some states launching legal challenges against the freeze.
The policy reversal comes as Trump continues to push controversial initiatives, including the signing of the Laken Riley Act and plans to house undocumented migrants at Guantanamo Bay.