The White House budget office will begin pausing federal grants and loans Tuesday, as President Donald Trump looks to ensure all federal spending aligns with his recently signed executive orders. Under the pause,

The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs, according to a memo.

The White House budget office has ordered a pause in grants, loans and other federal financial assistance, according to a memo sent to government agencies on Monday, potentially paralyzing a vast swath of programs and sowing confusion and alarm among the array of groups that depend on them.

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

The Trump administration ordered a temporary pause on federal grants, loans and financial assistance. What we know so far about the order.

The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

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.

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause,

The White House has ordered a freeze on federal grants and loans. Trump also signed executive orders that will make sweeping changes in the military. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports more. Former Rep.