Sunday, March 22, 2026
26.1 C
New Delhi

‘We turned off the money spigot’: HHS freezes Minnesota child care funds. But why?

‘We turned off the money spigot’: Trump administration freezes Minnesota child care funds. But why?

The US department of health & human services has announced that they will cut all the child care payments to the state of Minnesota. “We have frozen all child care payments to the state of Minnesota. We have turned off the money spigot and we are finding the fraud,” HHS said in a statement. “You have probably read the serious allegations that the state of Minnesota has funneled millions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent daycares across Minnesota over the past decade.”In a post on X, deputy secretary Jim O’ Neil said that they have have activated the defend the spend system for all ACF payments. Starting today, all ACF payments across America will require a justification and a receipt or photo evidence before the money being sent to a state. “We have frozen all child care payments to the state of Minnesota. We have turned off the money spigot and we are finding the fraud,” HHS said in a statement. “You have probably read the serious allegations that the state of Minnesota has funneled millions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent daycares across Minnesota over the past decade.”In a post on X, deputy secretary Jim O’ Neil said that they have have activated the defend the spend system for all ACF payments. Starting today, all ACF payments across America will require a justification and a receipt or photo evidence before the money being sent to a state.”Alex Adams and I have identified the individuals in @nickshirleyy’s excellent work. I have demanded from @GovTimWalz a comprehensive audit of these centers. This includes attendance records, licenses, complaints, investigations, and inspections,” he wrote. “We have launched a dedicated fraud-reporting hotline and email address at https://childcare.gov Whether you are a parent, provider, or member of the general public, we want to hear from you,” he added.This came as YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video exposing the Minnesota fraud as he found out a learning center that received $4 million in state funds, but there was no activity in the center and even the signboard misspelled ‘learning’ and ‘learing’. In the video, a woman was seen yelling not to open the gate of the learning center as she feared that it was ICE. Shirley asked the woman whether she thought he or the other man were immigration agents and identified himself as an online commentator.”Go away. You’re not welcome here. Shame on you,” the woman told Shirley.

Go to Source

Hot this week

‘It’s Time To Act’: Netanyahu Urges World To Step In Against Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran is nearing nuclear weapons, urges United States and allies to intensify pressure as West Asia tensions threaten global security and energy. Read More

Philadelphia 2026: FIFA World Cup Leads A Year Of Major Global Sporting Events

Philadelphia is set for a landmark 2026 with the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and major sporting events across the city’s vibrant calendar. Read More

Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE Score: Premier League leaders face off in League Cup final

Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE Score: Arsenal will be hoping to maintain their healthy lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings when the two heavyweights lock horns at London’s Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 22 March. Read More

Nobody Else Is Responsible Other Than Trump For Iran Crisis: Former CIA Chief

Leon Panetta blames President Trump for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning failed planning, rising oil prices and weak alliances risk wider conflict. Read More

Designing For Wellbeing: How Interiors Are Influencing Mental Health And Productivity

From natural light to biophilic design, experts explain how wellness-focused interiors are shaping mental health, emotional balance, and productivity in homes and workplaces. Read More

Topics

‘It’s Time To Act’: Netanyahu Urges World To Step In Against Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran is nearing nuclear weapons, urges United States and allies to intensify pressure as West Asia tensions threaten global security and energy. Read More

Philadelphia 2026: FIFA World Cup Leads A Year Of Major Global Sporting Events

Philadelphia is set for a landmark 2026 with the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and major sporting events across the city’s vibrant calendar. Read More

Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE Score: Premier League leaders face off in League Cup final

Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE Score: Arsenal will be hoping to maintain their healthy lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings when the two heavyweights lock horns at London’s Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 22 March. Read More

Nobody Else Is Responsible Other Than Trump For Iran Crisis: Former CIA Chief

Leon Panetta blames President Trump for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning failed planning, rising oil prices and weak alliances risk wider conflict. Read More

Designing For Wellbeing: How Interiors Are Influencing Mental Health And Productivity

From natural light to biophilic design, experts explain how wellness-focused interiors are shaping mental health, emotional balance, and productivity in homes and workplaces. Read More

‘Pop a pill and carry on’: The workplace silence on India’s menstrual leave debate

Is it that time of the month? No issues. Pop a pill and get to work with a hot water bag! It sounds casual, almost harmless. Read More

Amid ‘Dhurandhar 2’ success, Gaurav shares letter from 1998 to his parents

Actor Gaurav Gera is currently enjoying the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, where he portrays Mohammad Aalam. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, has brought him widespread appreciation. Read More

‘Scary wonderful president, why is he so bloomin’ difficult to talk to?’: SNL UK debut mocks Starmer’s awkward call with Trump over Iran war

The UK version of Saturday Night Live opened its debut episode with a political cold open in classic style, imagining Prime Minister Keir Starmer awkwardly trying to tell US President Donald Trump that Britain wouldn’t join a war in Read More

Related Articles