White House Pauses All Federal Grants; Senate Hears Panama Canal’s Impact on US National Security

The White House has temporarily paused grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs at the Office of Management and Budget, according to a memo seen by Reuters, prompting criticism from congressional Democrats.

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is holding a hearing on Tuesday to examine the importance of the Panama Canal for U.S. trade and national security.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Passenger Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport
2. Trump Signs Orders to Overhaul US Military
3. Trump Administration Halts Grants, Assistance Programs
4. House GOP Leaders Gather for Retreat in Florida
5. DOJ Fires Officials Involved in Prosecution Against Trump
6. China’s DeepSeek AI Outpaces ChatGPT in US
7. Nvidia Rebounds After DeepSeek Hit
8. Analysis: Panama Canal’s Impact on US Trade, Security
9. Sen. Gary Peters Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
10. Florida Holds Primaries for Vacant House Seats
11. Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
12. Trump Admin Orders Back-to-Office Plans
13. 8 Arrested for Smuggling $200 Million in Goods From China
14. Colombia: Flight With Migrants Arrives in Bogota
15. ICE Agents Arrest Nearly 1,200 Illegal Immigrants
16. 30 New Citizens Celebrate in Kansas
17. Google Maps to Start Using ‘Gulf of America’
18. Kristi Noem Joins First ICE Raids in NYC
19. Nations Against Trump’s Idea to Resettle Palestinians
20. Ukraine Says Russian Strikes Injured 8 Civilians
21. Denmark Plans $2 Billion Increase in Arctic Defense Spending
22. Italy’s Meloni Weighs In on Trump Tariffs
23. Taiwan Says Cooperation With US Is Win-Win Situation
24. Satellite Uncovers Laser Research Facility in China
25. Boeing Reports $11.8 Billion Loss After Turbulent Year
26. GM Reports Record Profits, Strong Outlook
27. 19 Attorneys General Demand Costco End DEI Policies
28. Volkswagen Confirms Talks With Chinese Investors
29. Whole Foods Workers Form First Union
30. Bird Flu Pushing Egg Prices to New Highs
31. People Flock to Traditional Market on Lunar New Year’s Eve
32. Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

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