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The Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive freeze on federal grants and loans, including foreign aid, sparking widespread concern both domestically and internationally. The pause, which takes effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, includes a 90-day halt on most U.S. foreign assistance programs for review, while simultaneously freezing many domestic federal aid programs. However, Social Security and Medicare remain unaffected.
President Trump’s directive aims to reassess the effectiveness and allocation of federal aid programs. The administration argues that the freeze is necessary to address waste, ensure fiscal. . .
