| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 6, 2026, 6:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 6, 2026, 6:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-administration-freezes-social-safety-net-money-to-illinois-4-other-states/3872383/ |
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President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it is withholding
funding for programs that support needy families with children in Illinois and
four other Democratic-led states over concerns about fraud.
“For too long, Democrat-led states and Governors have been complicit in allowing
mas...