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The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

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The Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday morning sent out instructions to agencies for complying with a massive federal funding freeze.

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

President Donald Trump's budget office on Monday ordered all federal agencies to temporarily block disbursement of grants and loans.

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Federal Judge Beryl Howell criticizes Capitol rioters, warns against glorification, and challenges Trump's clemency reasoning.

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DEI programs are shutting down soon and federal DEI employees will be placed on paid administrative leave starting Wednesday.

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