Afghanistan, Jan. 7 -- The Trump administration on Tuesday froze over $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds to five Democratic-led U.S. states.
The Trump administration on Tuesday froze more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funding to five Democratic-led states, Reuters reported, citing concerns over fraud and misuse of funds.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the freeze affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York, and applies to several major welfare and social support programs pending further review.
According to HHS, the funding pause covers $2.4 billion from the Child Care and Development Fund, $7.35 billion from Temporary Assistance for Needy Fa...