Fight Over Homeless Funding


twenty states (mostly led by Democrats) sued President Trump's government over cuts to homeless programs. New York's Attorney General Letitia James and California's Governor Gavin om are leading the lawsuit.

Here's what happened: There's a federal program called Continuum of Care that has helped homeless people since 1987 by giving money to local groups. Trump's housing department made big changes. They cut funding for permanent housing from 90% down to 30%. Instead, they want short-term shelters where people must work, get addiction treatment, and follow other rules. The new policy also blocks money from going to LGBTQ+ programs or diversity initiatives.

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Critics say this could put 170,000 homeless people back on the streets – including 5,000 families in Los Angeles alone. They say the old "housing first" approach worked better – give people homes first, then help with other problems. Trump's team says they're trying to fix the real reasons people become homeless and stop wasting money. The states say the changes are illegal and unfair. They filed the case in Rhode Island and want a judge to stop the changes immediately.

Bottom Line


These stories show big disagreements about helping homeless people, concerns about safety and immigration, and workers fighting for better pay – all happening as Americans.

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