The Trump administration has decided to pause all federal grants and loans, potentially disrupting billions of dollars in funding for various initiatives. This move aims to align federal spending with the administration's policy priorities. - The Trump administration has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, affecting numerous programs. - The pause aims to ensure that federal spending aligns with the administration's policy priorities. - This decision could disrupt funding for healthcare, education, and other critical programs. - The pause excludes Social Security and Medicare benefits. - Federal agencies have until February 10 to report on how this pause will impact their programs.