President Donald Trump‘s administration rescinded a memo that froze all federal aid payments. The order, which could have held up trillions of dollars in funding and caused closures or service cuts at schools,

The federal grant freeze from the Trump Administration puts tens of millions of dollars in limbo in the City of Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson said.

According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin received $28.2 billion in federal funding for its most recent budget cycle.

The confusion and chaos that was triggered by the uncertainty over the federal funding freeze extended far beyond Washington to the local organizations that rely on that money

The White House has begun offering buyouts to federal workers as part of President Trump's larger plan to overhaul the U.S. government.

On Tuesday, the White House press secretary said the pause would not apply to payments to people – like food stamps, Medicare and social security.

The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to a memo from a Trump administration official obtained by

Central City Plaza was developed by civil rights leader Felmers O. Chaney. When it opened, 14 Black-owned businesses occupied the plaza. Among them were Central City Drug Store, Darby’s Food, Pago’s Liquor Store, Masterpiece Supper Club and Masterpiece Motor Lodge.

Gov. Tony Evers in a letter to President Donald Trump said Wisconsinites "are rightfully alarmed and concerned" by a abrupt freeze on federal funds.

Widespread confusion and panic. That's what many state and local officials felt Tuesday in wake of President Donald Trump's sweeping order to pause federal grants and loans. Earlier

At Wednesday's news conference hosted by Forward Latino, a non-profit advocacy group, city leaders vowed support to the immigrant community. "To my immigrant community residing in the city of Milwaukee, I stand with you during this time of great uncertainty," Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa said.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson outlines how the city welcomes immigrants, but stops short of calling Milwaukee a sanctuary city fearing repercussions from the Trump administration.