The White House formally rescinded a controversial memo that had ordered a freeze on federal grants and loans. The freeze, which had been set to take effect late Tuesday afternoon, was paused Tuesday by a federal judge to give her time to consider arguments challenging its legality.

Congressional Democrats are celebrating the White House rescinding a memorandum that announced a freeze on federal aid for dozens of programs as a Democratic takedown, with members being encouraged to keep highlighting the issue as a “Republican Ripoff.

The Trump administration rescinded its controversial memo ordering a freeze on federal aid and grant programs Wednesday but insisted it would still follow through on plans to pause certain types of federal spending. The Department of Transportation's new leader has called for fuel economy standards that align with President Donald Trump's policies.