Summary
The Trump administration has stopped federal funding to California's child care and social services programs due to concerns about fraud. The administration wants California to prove that it is not providing benefits to illegal immigrants. This funding freeze also affects four other states, with a total amount of $10 billion involved.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government has halted federal funds for child care and social services programs in California.
- This action affects a total of five states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and Oregon.
- The Trump administration believes these states might be providing benefits to unauthorized immigrants.
- Federal funding of nearly $2.4 billion for child care, $7.35 billion for TANF, and $869 million for social services programs is frozen.
- This decision follows a fraud investigation in Minnesota daycare centers led by Somali residents.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly dismissed the allegations.
- Federal officials say they aim to ensure that taxpayer money is used correctly and help those who need it.
- President Trump announced on social media that a fraud investigation in California has started.
