Trump administration freezes federal grants and loans, excluding Social Security and Medicare, sparking legal challenges.

President Trump's administration has ordered a freeze on federal grants and loans, affecting programs in areas like education, healthcare, and disaster relief, while excluding Social Security and Medicare. This move aims to review alignment with Trump's policy priorities, including recent executive orders on diversity and environmental justice initiatives. The freeze has sparked legal challenges and criticism from Democrats who argue it oversteps executive authority. Federal agencies must report on affected programs by February 10.

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