The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance is

The directive from the Office of Management and Budget that froze most federal funds on Monday had not gone through the usual approval process.

The White House Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread confusion this week.

A new Office of Management and Budget memo walks back the previous directive that caused widespread confusion.

The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.

The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.

The Trump White House on Tuesday defended a widespread pause on federal grants and loans in the face of confusion among nonprofit groups and outrage from Democrats over the order. Press secretary

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during her first press briefing, faced a barrage of questions on the administration's freeze on federal aid programs.

Officials said the decision to halt loans and grants was necessary to ensure spending complies with recent executive orders.

The original decision caused chaos and confusion and led to panicked calls to governmental agencies and public officials, before a federal judge paused the order.