A federal judge has paused the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directive that called for a temporary freeze on financial assistance programs. The ruling came just minutes before the order was set to take effect at 5 p.m. ET.
Key Updates:
- The administrative stay expires February 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET, pending further court decisions.
- A temporary restraining order (TRO) hearing is scheduled for Monday morning in Washington, D.C.
- The ruling only affects previously authorized funding, not new grant applications.