The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders as he looks to shake up the federal government during his second term in the White House. He has ordered workers back to the office; called on federal agencies to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion programs; and warned employees to report efforts to disguise such programs or face consequences.

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

President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country,

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