Trump freezes federal loans and grants

Trump freezes federal loans and grants

January 28, 2025 1:18 pm EST.

U.S. President Donald Trump has put a freeze on federal grants and loans, a move that could impact trillions of dollars in government spending. A group of non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit, seeking to have the order paused.

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