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WASHINGTON, USA – Donald Trump‘s White House ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday, January 28, a sweeping decision that could disrupt education and health care programs, housing assistance, disaster relief and a host of other initiatives that depend on billions of federal dollars.

In a memo on Monday, January 27, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget, which oversees the federal budget, said the money would be put on hold while the Trump administration reviews grants and loans to ensure they are aligned with the president’s priorities, including executive orders he signed last week ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Matthew Vaeth, the acting director, said the use of federal resources for policies at odds with the president’s agenda “is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve.”

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The memo said the freeze included any money intended “for foreign aid” and for “nongovernmental organizations,” among other categories.

The White House said the pause would not impact Social Security or Medicare payments or “assistance provided directly to individuals.” That would presumably spare food aid for the poor and disability payments, though it was not clear whether health care programs for veterans and low-income people would be affected.

The OMB memo asserted that the federal government spent nearly $10 trillion in fiscal year 2024, with more than $3 trillion devoted to financial assistance such as grants and loans. 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.

The memo is the latest directive in the Trump administration’s campaign to dramatically reshape the federal government, the nation’s largest employer.

In a blizzard of executive actions last week, the new president shuttered all diversity programs, imposed a hiring freeze, sent national security officials home, ordered a pause in foreign aid and sought to strip away job protections from thousands of civil servants.

The spending freeze ordered by OMB takes effect at 5 pm ET (2200 GMT) on Tuesday. Agencies have until February 10 to submit detailed information on any programs subject to the suspension.

Democrats challenge ‘unlawful’ move

The federal government provides money to a broad swath of nonprofits, many of which reacted with dismay.

“This order is a potential five-alarm fire for nonprofit organizations and the people and communities they serve,” Diane Yentel, president & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, said in a statement. “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.”

Democrats immediately challenged Trump’s action as unlawful and dangerous.

In a letter to Vaeth late on Monday, US Senator Patty Murray and US Representative Rose DeLauro, the top Democrats on the congressional appropriation committees, said the order was “breathtaking, unprecedented, and will have devastating consequences across the country.”

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“We write today to urge you in the strongest possible terms to uphold the law and the Constitution and ensure all federal resources are delivered in accordance with the law,” the Democrats wrote.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the administration did not have the authority to halt spending that had been approved by Congress and that the order, if implemented, would harm millions of Americans.

“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.

US Representative Tom Emmer, the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives, said Trump was simply following through on his campaign promises.

“You need to understand he was elected to shake up the status quo. That is what he’s going to do. It’s not going to be business as usual,” Emmer told reporters at a Republican policy retreat in Miami. – Rappler.com

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MEGHAN Markle has shared an Instagram post after heading home from the Invictus Games and won’t be spending Valentine’s Day with Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, flew back to California on a private jet on Tuesday leaving Harry alone at his competition for wounded and sick service personnel and veterans.

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And Meghan posted a new story on her social media account last night.

She shared a picture of an array of Invictus themed sweet treats with the caption: “A taste of Canada and the Invictus Games for our little ones!

“Cheering you on from home!”

She had always planned to leave on her own prior to the event and returned home to be with son Archie, five, and daughter Lilibet, three.

A source close to the couple said: “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children.

“Meghan left the games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home.

“This is Prince Harry’s event and she is there to support him but this was planned.”

But rumours had already been swirling about Harry, 40, and Meghan spending time apart.

And with Valentine’s Day coming up on Friday questions will be asked about the pair not being together on the most romantic day of the year.

Harry already chose to spend his 40th birthday in September hiking with pals without Meghan.

Meghan 'trying to prove' how happy she is in PDA with Harry in 'two-finger salute to Trump', body language expert says
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And there has been talk of “professional separation” between the two in recent months too.

Before leaving Whistler, the pair were seen at a Family and Friends Tubing event on day three of the games having fun in the snow.

In a video, Meghan said: “No, no I really don’t want to do this.”

Prince Harry is heard giggling in the background shouting “feet up, feet up, feet up” before the Duchess flew down the slope.

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The couple were seen holding hands at the Family and Friends Tubing event.

They were both wrapped up warm for the freezing conditions as they made their way across the icy Whistler land.

The pair had been together at the Games in Vancouver since Saturday but critics have been quick to accuse Meghan of interfering in the event through her show-stealing antics.

The couple had been seen cosying up to one another in recent days including a bout of PDA at the opening ceremony.

Meghan and Harry embraced for a kiss in the stands as a lip-reading expert revealed the Duke gave his wife a cheeky five-word instruction.

It appeared the Sussexes couldn’t keep their hands off each other and the Duchess even rested her head on the Duke’s shoulder.

She was also spotted waving blue pom-poms as a show of support and grinned from ear to ear while taking photographs.

On Monday, Harry and Meghan were even spotted sipping on beers.

Meghan 'trying to prove' how happy she is in PDA with Harry

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A BODY language expert has claimed Meghan’s recent PDA with Harry was a “two-finger salute” to US President Trump.

The couple were seen kissing and sharing warm embraces at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in VancouverCanada.

It comes as Trump ruled out deporting Prince Harry over his visa legal battle in a scathing attack where he referred to Meghan as “terrible”.

Body language expert Judi James told The Sun: “Meghan’s touch rituals were especially specific, as was the way she didn’t just hold Harry’s arm but also held his hand in a clasp, too.

“Her face-touching sent a strong signal of tender affection and ownership out to the world.

“When she clasped his head in both of her hands and planted her loving kisses she signalled, ‘He’s mine and I love him’.”

She explained this rare-move from Meghan could indicate she’s both solidly “swoony-in-love” but also purposefully making a projection.

Judi continued: “There were also clues that this open adoration and emphatic family vibe could be something of a two-finger salute to Trump, after his blistering comment about Meghan.

“She might have been trying to prove how blissfully happy she and Harry are and even how lucky he is to have such a loyal and supportive wife.”

Donald Trump confirmed he would not deport Harry as part of his ongoing legal troubles in relation to a previous application for a US visa.

In a scathing comment in response to being asked if he would deport the prince, Trump told The New York Post: “I don’t want to do that.

“I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”

Meghan has not hid her aversion for Trump in the past, having dubbed him “divisive” and “misogynistic”.

The president also called Harry “whipped,” and believes the prince is “being led around by the nose”.

Turning back to Meghan and Harry’s appearance at the Invictus games, Judi explained the duchess’ body language signals had changed from previous appearances.

She added: “Her intro speech for her husband was performed in the same ‘Oh gosh’, breathlessly excited tone as her new Insta post and she giggled, squealed and rolled her eyes on stage in a ritual of newly-wed-looking coyness as she mentioned ‘My husband, the father of my very sweet and exciting children’ like a besotted bride and fan.

“There was the two-arm extended embrace and kiss on stage to make Harry look like the home-coming hero and then there was Meghan’s intense body language behaviours of love as they sat together in the audience watching the opening ceremony.”

Judi continued: “Meghan has previously focused her signals of love, support and appreciation of effort and triumph at the Invictus competitors but here her congratulatory ‘seal clapping’, her mouth-crumpled expressions of pride and her attention and attachment signals were primarily all aimed at Harry.”

At the ceremony, Judi said the couple were exhibiting “newlywed behaviours” with frequent arm-clinging and Meghan’s head often resting on Harry’s shoulder “as though she was on a date night”.

They were pictured drinking the pints in the luxury Canadian ski resort of Whistler after spending two days in Vancouver.

It came before the couple – wrapped up warm to brave -11°C temperatures – were introduced on stage by their crooner pal Michale Bublé.

Speaking to a crowd of around 1,000 who had gathered to greet them, Harry joked that he was going to get Meghan to sing.

Despite some seeing these moments as sweet support for her husband, others saw it as Meghan seeming to place herself front and centre of this year’s Games.

Meghan also took part in an “impromtu” introduction for Harry during the opening ceremony – in which she gushed over the Prince’s parenting skills.

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Sun that these “interferences” are simply not needed, given it is Harry’s precious event.

She said: “I thought it was unnecessary of Meghan to interfere with what is essentially Harry’s baby. She knows that.

“He really doesn’t need her. When Harry first launched the Invictus Games in London, he was launching it in front of his dad, his stepmum, and his brother.

“He doesn’t need Meghan there to introduce him. I thought it was really wrong and kind of detracted from what he was trying to do.”

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