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In the memo, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) calls on government agencies to ensure spending is consistent with Trump's priorities.
The full impact of the pause is not yet clear, although the memo specifies that Medicare and Social Security benefits are not affected. It comes days after the US halted nearly all foreign aid.
The move has been criticised by members of the rival Democratic Party who warn of "devastating consequences" on programmes that people rely on.
Diane Yentel of the National Council of Nonprofits said the order could stop cancer research, food assistance and suicide hotlines.
Given the spending that is now on hold was apportioned by Congress, it is likely this will face legal challenges about the scope of presidential power.
The memo, signed by acting OMB chief Matthew Vaeth, calls on government agencies to temporarily pause their financial assistance programmes, so they can review spending that could be impacted by the various orders Trump has signed .
It says this encompasses "financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal".
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US President Donald Trump has paused grants, loans and other federal assistance, according to a leaked government memo verified by the BBC's US partner, CBS News.
In the memo, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) calls on government agencies to ensure spending is consistent with Trump's priorities.
The full impact of the pause is not yet clear, although the memo specifies that Medicare and Social Security benefits are not affected. It comes days after the US halted nearly all foreign aid.
The move has been criticised by members of the rival Democratic Party who warn of "devastating consequences" on programmes that people rely on.
Diane Yentel of the National Council of Nonprofits said the order could stop cancer research, food assistance and suicide hotlines.
Given the spending that is now on hold was apportioned by Congress, it is likely this will face legal challenges about the scope of presidential power.
The memo, signed by acting OMB chief Matthew Vaeth, calls on government agencies to temporarily pause their financial assistance programmes, so they can review spending that could be impacted by the various orders Trump has signed .
It says this encompasses "financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal".
White House pauses federal grants and loans
Democrats warn the move could have "devastating consequences" on programmes that people across the US rely on.
www.bbc.com
