A viral video falsely claimed widespread child care fraud in Minnesota, leading to political fallout and a federal funding freeze, but investigations show most centers are operating normally with no evidence of large-scale fraud, and the situation is being misrepresented.
Child care providers in Minnesota warn that the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding, prompted by fraud allegations linked to a viral video, threatens to shut down many centers, especially those serving low-income families, amid ongoing investigations and political tensions.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned amid ongoing federal funding freezes imposed by the Trump administration, which targeted research funding and led to legal battles and leadership changes at multiple US universities.
UCLA has revealed that over $584 million in federal research funds have been frozen by the Trump administration due to concerns over antisemitism and campus issues, posing a significant financial threat to the university and potentially impacting research and students nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Education has frozen over $33 million in federal funding for Idaho schools, impacting programs like language learning, teacher training, and after-school activities, creating uncertainty and potential cuts across the state's education system.