The online system for federal health funding now warns of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze. Source

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held the first briefing of President Trump’s second term. Leavitt discussed a memo calling for a pause to federal assistance, the New Jersey drones saga, Mr. Trump’s immigration edicts and more. Source

Top House Democrats say that the way in which Jack Smith’s staffers were fired “very likely violated longstanding federal laws.” Source

President Trump’s memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports. Source

The test flight of the XB-1 aircraft is a step in manufacturer Boom Supersonic’s goals of building a supersonic passenger jet. Source

Considering borrowing with a HELOC this year? Then start thinking about the answers to these three questions now. Source

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary. Source

President Trump is huddled with Republican leaders in Florida to work on his policy agenda. This comes as his picks continue their Senate confirmation process. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports. Source

Trump signs executive orders impacting the U.S. military; Pacific Palisades residents allowed to return home for first time since wildfires. Source

President Trump’s memo calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance is causing concerns among lawmakers. Entities that count on the aid are also alarmed. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro reports. Source