Where it stands: The White House did not respond to Axios' request for comment. Here's more from Bloomberg, which cites a "person familiar with [Trump's] instructions."

• "Trump has directed a broader examination of ways for the federal government to block funds to GM, the person said Wednesday," Sink and Beene write. "Fox Business reported earlier Wednesday that the Energy Department was examining funds provided to GM. Other agencies have received similar instructions, the person said."

By the numbers: According to Bloomberg, GM has received $333.5 million over the past year, almost all of which stems from federal agency vehicle purchases.

• The report adds that in the past, the automaker has received R&D and Defense Department spending, including $168 million from a DOD initiative that began in 2000 and two Energy Department grants issued under the Obama administration around electric vehicles and batteries.

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