Trump rescinds funding freeze memo after chaos, confusion

The White House sparked a national controversy when it ordered a freeze on federal grants. Under pressure, Team Trump rescinded its scandalous memo.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump rescinds funding freeze memo after chaos, confusion Trump rescinds funding freeze memo after chaos, confusion The White House sparked a national controversy when it ordered a freeze on federal grants. Under pressure, Team Trump rescinded its scandalous memo. MORE White House spending freeze sparks talk of a 'constitutional crisis' "We have a constitutional crisis," Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley said of Team Trump's latest scheme. It's worth appreciating what the label means. MORE White House spending freeze sparks talk of a 'constitutional crisis' "We have a constitutional crisis," Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley said of Team Trump's latest scheme. It's worth appreciating what the label means. MORE White House acknowledges truth about N.J. drones and it doesn't make Trump look good As the White House tells the truth about last month's drone scare, Donald Trump's comments look bad, but Rep. Jeff Van Drew's comments look vastly worse. MORE White House acknowledges truth about N.J. drones and it doesn't make Trump look good As the White House tells the truth about last month's drone scare, Donald Trump's comments look bad, but Rep. Jeff Van Drew's comments look vastly worse. MORE W.H. press secretary's comment on funding freeze is more a confession than a defense White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed for answers about Team Trump's idea for a spending freeze. It didn't go especially well. MORE W.H. press secretary's comment on funding freeze is more a confession than a defense White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed for answers about Team Trump's idea for a spending freeze. It didn't go especially well. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Exclusive: Rachel Maddow interviews MN Governor Tim Walz as Trump plots end of U.S. government Trump goes too far: Zeal to dismantle federal government triggers public outrage Team Trump's revenge tour now includes retired Gen. Mark Milley With chaotic freeze gambit, the Trump White House shows its incompetence (again) Democratic AGs sue Trump admin over federal grants freeze amid widespread confusion   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER