Trump orders pause to all federal grants and loans

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : U.S. Representative Tom Emmer, the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives, said Trump was simply following through on his campaign promises.
49% : "From pausing research on cures for childhood cancer to halting food assistance, safety from domestic violence, and closing suicide hotlines, the impact of even a short pause in funding could be devastating and cost lives.
47% : But the source of those figures was not clear - the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated government spending in 2024 at a much lower $6.75 trillion.
47% : "It will mean missed payrolls and rent payments and everything in between: chaos for everything from universities to non-profit charities, state disaster assistance, local law enforcement, aid to the elderly, and food for those in need," Schumer said in a post on X late on Monday.

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