The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs.

The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs at the Office of Management and Budget, prompting criticism from congressional Democrats.

The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.

The full impact of the pause is not yet clear, although the memo specifies that Medicaid and Social Security benefits are not affected.

The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs, according to a memo.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a House Republican members conference meeting in Trump National Doral resort, in Miami, Florida, U.S. January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's White House ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday,

The White House budget office ordered a pause in grants, loans and other federal financial assistance, a sweeping move it said was necessary to bring programs in line with President Trump’s priorities.