Trump 2nd term updates: Trump says USAID is run by 'radical lunatics'

The White House memo on ceasing spending for federal financial aid programs is sparking alarm for some across the country.

Multiple state agencies are reporting they are encountering error messages as they try to access online portals that they typically use to draw down funds for emergency aid, community health centers, Head Start and even Medicaid -- despite the memo’s explicit carve out for Medicare and Social Security.

“This is sowing chaos and confusion everywhere,” one state official told ABC News.

-ABC News' Steven Portnoy

The Environmental Protection Agency is "temporarily pausing" its disbursement of federal financial aid in response to the order from the White House Office of Management and Budget, the agency confirmed in a statement to ABC News.

The EPA grants fund a wide array of national, state and tribal programs, including some to assist with air and water quality. A list of its grant programs can be found here.

The agency said it is "continuing to work with OMB as they review processes, policies, and programs, as required by the memorandum."

-ABC News' Kelly Livingston

Karoline Leavitt will make her first appearance behind the podium in the James S. Brady briefing room on Tuesday.

Leavitt, 27, is the youngest White House press secretary in history. She served as the spokesperson for Trump's 2024 campaign and transition team.

On Monday, she held her first gaggle with reporters aboard Air Force One. There, she fielded questions on Trump's upcoming moves on FEMA and his attempts to end birthright citizenship. She'll face more questions, likely about Trump's recent actions regarding the military and federal aid programs, at 1 p.m.

President Donald Trump discussed a possible deal for Microsoft to buy TikTok while speaking with reporters by phone from Air Force One on Monday evening.

Trump was asked whether Microsoft was in discussions to acquire the embattled social media app amid its looming U.S. ban deadline.

"I would say yes," Trump said, before adding, "A lot of interest in TikTok, there's great interest there."

When asked whether he liked the idea of a bidding war for the app, Trump said he likes bidding wars.

"I like bidding wars because you make your best deal," he said.

"It's very clear, if I sign, then somebody's going to buy it, pay a lot of money, have a lot of jobs, keep a platform open and have it be very secure. If I don't sign, then it closes," Trump added of TikTok's future in America.

He was asked about what other companies were looking to buy the app, and he declined to respond but said that they are all "top of the line."