The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.

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

The White House order freezing federal grants caused mass chaos and confusion across Washington, appearing to imperil government programs that fund schools, provide housing and en

Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits and food stamps won’t be affected, the White House press secretary said Tuesday. But she dodged questions about other programs.