The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.

The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.

The Monday evening memo from Trump's White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.

Federal agencies have been instructed to assess their financial aid programs to determine which ones might be impacted.

The Trump administration has paused federal grants and loans to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, Reuters reported. Agencies are required to identify legally mandated actions or assistance programs before completing an analysis.

A Department of Education spokesperson said Tuesday that student financial aid is still operating under normal conditions

Calling the move illegal, 23 states and non-profit groups filed lawsuits and a federal judge temporarily halted the freeze from taking

The order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the White House.

President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.