The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Trump administration unlawfully withheld federal funding for Head Start, a program serving low-income children with educational, nutritional, and health services.
The freeze lasted several months and violated federal law, according to the GAO. This marks the third time the administration has been cited for illegally withholding congressionally approved funds. The Department of Health and Human Services disputes the GAO's findings, but advocates and lawmakers warn the delay harmed vulnerable families nationwide.
The controversy has sparked criticism from both nonpartisan watchdogs and members of Congress.
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