The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs.

The Office of Management and Budget Wednesday rescinded the memo calling for a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans after outcry over the damage it would cause to the many nonprofit groups and state and local agencies that depend on the funding,

The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s agenda.