President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.

Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.

Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.

The two-page memo, which is set to take effect on Tuesday night, could impact lower-income households that rely on Medicaid, school breakfast and lunch programs; and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,

The White House Office of Management and Budget late Jan. 27 issued a memo directing federal agencies to temporarily pause federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs implicated by President Trump’s recent executive orders.

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.

The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.

The memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget said that the hold would not impact Medicare, Social Security benefits or other payments that are “provided directly to individuals,” but that exception still left exposed trillions of dollars in spending on programs that are primarily routed through third parties before reaching Americans.

President Trump temporarily freezes federal funding as programs and organizations that receive federal grants are reviewed. Here's what that means.

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

The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s

In another bold executive action, President Donald Trump has authorized a broad freeze on $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review. According to a two-page memo from Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Matthew J.