Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is holding a press conference Wednesday morning to respond to the Trump administration’s federal grant freeze. The White House directed federal agencies on Monday evening to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s agenda.

The White House has announced a pause on federal grants and loans starting Tuesday, January 28, causing significant confusion for programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on federal funding.The funding freeze could temporarily impact trillions of dollars,

Schumer said said he received nonstop calls with concerns that this could shut down critical operations and cancel construction projects.