California will help lead a coalition of states in suing to block a White House budget office order halting "all federal financial assistance."

The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.

Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s White House Press Secretary, hosted the first press briefing of Trump’s second term. Reporters asked Leavitt about Trump’s decision to freeze federal aid and grants.

The order is "a potential five-alarm fire" for organizations that serve communities, nonprofit group executive says.