Live updates: White House press briefing tries to add clarity to funding freeze
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded a host of questions from the press corps from the briefing room for the first time on Tuesday.

She announced at the top that the Trump administration plans to shake up the Brady briefing room and allow a plethora of “new media” to have access to the White House.

Leavitt’s briefing comes as President Trump’s order that federal agencies pause the disbursement of loans and grants is sending shockwaves through Washington.

A Monday night memo issued by Matthew Vaeth, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), directs federal agencies to temporarily pause “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with Trump’s agenda.

Also Tuesday, House Republicans are still holding their annual policy retreat in Florida, and Vice President Vance is expected to address the conference. The Hill’s Emily Brooks will also host an interview with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at 5:30 p.m. EST.

And Florida will hold special primary elections for the 1st and 6th districts.

Follow along with live updates below.

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