The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.

The White House budget office Wednesday rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to multiple media reports citing an administration memo.

The new memorandum, just two sentences long, will allow agencies to continue their normal operations after uncertainty over the impact of the initial directive caused widespread chaos across government. It followed a temporary injunction by a federal judge that prevented the original Office of Management and Budget memo from taking effect.