President Trump's top budget office has directed agencies to pause federal loans and grants so the administration can review them.

A sweeping White House order to freeze federal grants and allocations reflects a theory of presidential power that Donald Trump clearly endorsed during his 2024 campaign.

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

Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.

The decision by the Republican administration could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs, and other initiatives.

The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann are joined by White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski to discuss President Trump's first week back in office – and what happened the night he decided to fire more than a dozen government inspectors general.

President Donald Trump’s budget office on Monday ordered all federal agencies to temporarily block disbursement of grants and loans — other than for Social Security, Medicare and other programs providing direct aid to individuals.

Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on federal grants and loans, a senior official said on Tuesday. The White House's Office of Management and Budget said in a memo on Monday that federal grants and loans would be put on hold for review to ensure the programs were aligned with President Donald Trump's priorities,