Tue, January 28, 2025

by: Reuters

Rubio's Central America trip aims to counter China, State Department says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America, including Panama, is partially about countering China, a State Department spokesperson told Fox Business, as new President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal.

by: RealClearPolitics

Homan: Deportations Are Worth The Investment, One-Time Cost To Secure The Country And Make America Safe Again

Trump border czar Tom Homan provides an update on the administration's efforts to secure the border on 'Hannity.' HANNITY: I have bad news for the Trump haters on MSDNC, fake news CNN, all the legacy state-run media mob,

by: Sky

'Europe's Silicon Valley' at heart of government's growth plans, Rachel Reeves to announce

The chancellor is looking to turn the economy's fortunes around after sluggish growth continued following Labour's election victory last year.

by: Esquire

The Trump Administration Just Froze All Federal Grants and Loans

The employees worked on special counsel Jack Smith's investigation that led to now-dismissed indictments against Trump over his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the lead-up to the Jan.

by: Reuters

White House pauses federal grant, loan other assistance programs

The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs at the Office of Management and Budget, prompting criticism from congressional Democrats.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Federal financial aid freeze causes confusion, alarm

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: Time

Future of DeepSeek, Like TikTok, May Come Down to Trump's Whims

DeepSeek, the Chinese-owned ChatGPT rival, could pose the same national security concerns that Congress has about TikTok, Philip Elliott writes.

by: kxlf

Trump administration orders pause on all federal grants and loans

The White House is taking drastic measures to control trillions of federal dollars by ordering a freeze on all federal grants and loans so the Trump administration can review government spending.

by: PBS

After running on a working-class message, Trump fills his government with billionaires

President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration.

by: techxplore

$Trump and $Melania crypto tokens illustrate the risks posed by trendy meme coins

Meme coins like the ones recently launched by United States President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are a hot trend in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The rise of these digital tokens reflects the influence of internet culture and community-driven hype on the market,

by: PBS

WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds first news briefing

The grant pause is perhaps most similar to a federal government shutdown, when a congressional impasse on spending legislation delays federal payments for some state and local services.

by: Reuters

Responding to Trump tariff threat, Taiwan says chip business is 'win-win'

Semiconductor business between Taiwan and the United States is a "win-win" model for both sides given the high level of complementarity, the government said on Tuesday in response to tariff threats from U.

by: WFAE

What to know about executive orders as Trump takes office

What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here's what to know about them and the scope of their power.

by: bnnbloomberg

Federal government planning tariff relief for Canadians, businesses; will depend on scope of Trump tariffs: sources

The federal government is planning a stimulus package to help businesses and Canadians if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods, but the scale of the relief will depend on the scope of the tariffs,

by: KPBS

Trump memo to halt federal funds triggers confusion and constitutional questions

by: cnbctv18

Maharashtra sets up panel to explore phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai

The panel, headed by retired IAS officer Sudhir Kumar Shrivastava, will study and submit a report with its recommendations within three months, as per the government resolution (GR) dated January 22.

by: Forbes

Can Trump Cancel Government Funds Through Impoundment? What To Know As He Pauses All Federal Assistance.

President Donald Trump's administration issued a memo Monday ordering all federal assistance to be temporarily paused, as Trump and his allies have argued he can block government funds that Congress has already authorized, despite a federal law forbidding it.

by: Fortune

Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of 'insane sh*t' and 'populist stirring' in foreign countries

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tesla CEO Elon Musk is "super smart" but may be guilty of "overreaching" when it comes to politics.

by: Forbes

Forbes Daily: DeepSeek's 'Wake-Up Call' And Nvidia's Historic Plunge

Tuesday's Forbes Daily covers Chinese AI DeepSeek's impact on stock market, Boeing's earnings woes, Trump's military orders, Super Bowl ticket and party prices, and more.

by: AOL

Greens announce support for Scottish Government budget

The announcement earlier this month from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar that his MSPs would abstain on the budget all but assured the plans - announced in December - would pass, but the announcement from the Greens has added certainty to the Government's position.

by: MSN

What President Trump's first week immigration orders mean in the short and long term

Some of Trump's actions have taken effect immediately. Others are facing legal challenges or will require additional funding.

by: MSN

AAP's Priyanka Kakkar alleges BJP of "dirty politics" over water quality

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday backed her party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal and accused the BJP of playing "dirty politics" over the quality of water supplied to Delhi from Haryana.

by: MSN

Trump says PM 'will do what's right' in taking back undocumented Indians from US

Bloomberg News reported that India and the US had identified around 18,000 Indians who are in the US illegally.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: MSN

Trump Justice Department fires employees involved in criminal investigation against President

The action was the latest effort to turn the table on criminal investigations that for years shadowed Trump, resulting in separate indictments that never went to trial and were ultimately abandoned. V

by: Forbes

Federal Policies Set A New Tone For Business

UnitedMasters CEO on pivoting to tech, how federal return-to-office policy impacts the private sector, OpenAI's smooth Operator.
Mon, January 27, 2025

by: CNN

All federal grants and loan disbursement paused by White House

The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.

by: STAT

Researchers reel as Trump administration moves quickly to cut funding and end DEI health programs

The rapidity with which the new administration is putting in place policies to end DEI programs is sowing fear among scientists

by: Reuters

German government, opposition clash over rival border policies

Germany's government and opposition parties duelled on Monday over rival border control policies, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, saying he would advance his plan with the help of the far right if needed.

by: Forbes

NIH Director Tries To Calm Health Researchers' Nerves After Trump Directives

A new memo by NIH Acting Director Matthew Memoli, obtained by Forbes, clarifies what can and can't be done with regard to clinical trials, purchasing, research and the like.

by: 7NEWS

Tesla owners boycott over Elon Musk's controversial salute and German far-right rally appearance

Tesla owners are boycotting the popular electric vehicle over founder Elon Musk's controversial salute at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, which many have said had a striking similarity to the Nazis.

by: KLCC

Fear, confusion in Woodburn as Trump takes office

President Donald Trump is once again back in the White House. Since taking office, he's fulfilled his campaign promise to crack down on immigration, issuing executive orders that limit asylum and declaring an emergency at the southern border.

by: ktvq

Conversations begin on government use of AI at Montana Legislature

Worries about the malicious use of AI in government work have sparked the drafting of two bills at the Montana Legislature that aim to limit its use and promote transparency.

by: WPLG

What are tariffs and how do they work?

Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller. In the United States, tariffs are collected by Customs and Border Protection agents at 328 ports of entry across the country.

by: Oregonian

Ethics commission dings Oregon lawmaker for not disclosing business clients

Heppner, acknowledged that he erred in not initially listing Harney County as a client on the economic interest statement he filed last year.

by: RealClearPolitics

Andreessen: Substack And Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Broke The Social Media Censorship Dynamic

Tech founder Marc Andreessen explained how the U.S. government's social media censorship scheme came to an end during an appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. You can watch the full interview below this selected transcript: LEX FRIDMAN: You are a good person to speak about the history of this because you were there on the ground floor.

by: Reuters

Colombia avoids trade war with US as business community, citizens call for cooler heads

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro averted an economic disaster at the 11th hour after diplomats from his government and the U.S. reached a deal on deportation flights, but the Colombian business community on Monday called for cooler heads to prevail as Colombians bemoaned canceled U.

by: Politico

Your primer on Florida's climactic special session

NUÑEZ SPEAKS OUT — Over the weekend, Lt. Gov. JEANETTE NUÑEZ came out against Florida's provision allowing students whose undocumented parents brought them to the U.S. as children to receive in-state tuition. The position is a stunning turnaround for Nuñez, who was the original sponsor of the bill about a decade ago when she was in the Legislature.

by: Richmond

Unclear how federal hiring freeze affects Hampton VA Medical Center

More than 300,000 Department of Veterans Affairs health care jobs are exempt from the White House's federal hiring freeze, according to a department memo sent last week.

by: Newsweek

Putin Fueling Independence Plans in California, Texas: Republican

A Republican political adviser said Russia was cheering on the secessionist movements in California and Texas.

by: Bernews

Column: Sir John On Independent Candidates

Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Many Bermudians feel a deep yearning for change. They see it, they talk about it, and they know it's needed. This sentiment is widespread, with many expressing concern that the current system isn't working,

by: MSN

'Potentially dangerous': Health experts call Alberta COVID report 'an attempt to rewrite history'

The Alberta government has quietly released the report of a government-appointed task force reviewing the province's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

by: CNN

Trump immigration crackdown underway as Colombia backs down over tariff threat

Colombia avoided a trade war with the US by agreeing to accept deported migrants being returned on military planes after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs. Follow for live updates.

by: Politico

Trump's busy first week

It's been just a week since Donald Trump returned as president, and already he's dominating New Jersey politics.

by: MSN

Government's plan to scrap lunch subsidy for military sparks debate

The government is planning to soon implement a Pay As You Eat system in the military, abolishing the lunch susbsidy program that is currently being used.

by: MSN

Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Hamas and Jordan push back

By Nandita Bose, Kanishka Singh and Nidal al-Mughrabi ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/Cairo (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, a suggestion rejected by Hamas,

by: Couriermail

Parents have saved more than $2700 through childcare subsidies, new figures show

Australian parents have saved more than $2700 since new childcare subsidies came into effect just over a year ago, with Anthony Albanese saying Labor's raft of childcare policies were creating the "building blocks for a universal childcare system".

by: MSN

Israel and Lebanon extend deadline for troop withdrawal to February 18, White House says

White House said respective governments 'will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners captured after October 7, 2023' The White House said on Sunday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli troops to depart southern Lebanon until February 18,

Trump administration directs widespread pause of federal loans and grants

The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump's agenda.

The Trump administration has announced a widespread pause on federal loans and grants, impacting various sectors including education, small businesses, and housing. This decision, detailed in an article from MSN, aims to provide financial relief amidst economic uncertainties. The pause includes a suspension of student loan payments, a halt on new federal grants for small businesses, and a moratorium on certain housing loans. This move is part of a broader strategy to reassess federal spending and support mechanisms, potentially redirecting funds to more critical areas or adjusting to new economic policies. The administration's directive seeks to offer immediate financial breathing room for many Americans while sparking discussions on the long-term implications for federal aid programs.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/politics/trump-administration-directs-widespread-pause-of-federal-loans-and-grants/ar-AA1xYlOd