The Washington Post - january 28, 2025 - White House pauses all federal grants, potentially putting trillions of dollars on hold

 

PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP The Post Most   White House pauses all federal grants, potentially putting trillions of dollars on hold (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Agencies were instructed to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.” By Jeff Stein, Jacob Bogage and Emily Davies Read more   Trump’s perceived enemies brace for retribution with plans, dark humor   This incinerator shows how hard it is to solve America’s trash problem   More Americans take on a second job or side hustle. They come at a cost.   Opinion  Catherine Rampell Americans are watching an inflation bait-and-switch   Here’s what could get more expensive if Trump enacts tariffs this week   Trump order targets transgender troops and ‘radical gender ideology’   Google Maps says U.S. users will see Trump’s new name for Gulf of Mexico   Prehistoric puke offers clues about ancient sea predators’ diets   Lunar New Year: What to know as we slide into the Year of the Snake   ADVERTISEMENT   What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI app challenging OpenAI and Silicon Valley?   Column  Aaron Hutcherson Chicken in creamy tomato sauce is an easy dish that’s company-worthy   Analysis  Jason La Canfora Ranking the NFL’s newest coaches in this underwhelming hiring cycle   Opinion  Vlad Tenev An investing revolution is coming. The U.S. isn’t ready for it.   Column  Carolyn Hax Sister rips into her for not being charming enough on trips   ADVERTISEMENT   QUIZ The return of the cutest live stream in today's On the Record   More Politics   Trump’s immigration crackdown expands to New York City (Sarah Yenesel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) In a show of force aimed at quickly increasing arrests and generating publicity, the administration targeted the nation’s largest city, where sanctuary policies limit official cooperation with ICE. By Nick Miroff and Kim Bellware Read more   Analysis  Aaron Blake Polls show views souring on Elon Musk as Trump’s wingman   Congress moves to sanction International Criminal Court   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Sign up ➝