The White House’s attempt to freeze federal grant funding for public radio has been rescinded by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but uncertainty remains as a federal judge moves to block similar actions in the future. The original OMB memo, issued under Acting Director Matthew Vaeth, sought to pause federal financial assistance, triggering lawsuits from nonprofits and 22 state attorneys general, who argued it could impact disaster aid, law enforcement, and education. Despite the reversal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted, “This is not a rescission of the federal funding freeze,” signaling alternative plans to enforce it. Judge John McConnell Jr. is expected to grant a restraining order halting the freeze entirely. Meanwhile, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting warned the freeze could disrupt critical grants for emergency alerts and educational programs, leaving the future of public radio funding uncertain amid ongoing legal and political battles.