The Trump administration rescinded a memo related to a freeze on federal grants, but the White House stated it is still blocking some spending to align with priorities. Minnesota Democrats expressed concerns over mixed-messaging from the White House that could impact federal assistance to the state. The original memo asked for a pause on federal grants and loans to align with executive orders, causing confusion for state and local leaders. President Trump characterized the freeze as a temporary measure to root out wasteful spending, insisting entitlements like Social Security and Medicare were unaffected. Despite the memo being rescinded, Democrats in Minnesota remained confused about the impact on federal funding. In a court hearing, plaintiffs referenced a social media post from the White House press secretary to shed light on the situation. The judge allowed the case to proceed, expressing concerns about the potential harm caused by the federal grant freeze. Democrats in Minnesota and state officials criticized the Trump administration for causing confusion and uncertainty with their messaging on federal grant spending.
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