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Trump's Funding Cuts Threaten 13,000 Kids' Programs

7/5/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal funding for after-school and summer programs is sending shockwaves across the nation. In Florida, the Boys and Girls Club could lose $2.5 million, jeopardizing support for 13,000 children. Meanwhile, Minnesota faces a staggering $74 million cut, threatening 45 districts and igniting fears of educational inequity and job losses.

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The Trump administration's decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal funding for after-school and summer programs is sending shockwaves across the nation. In Florida, the Boys and Girls Club could lose $2.5 million, jeopardizing support for 13,000 children. Meanwhile, Minnesota faces a staggering $74 million cut, threatening 45 districts and igniting fears of educational inequity and job losses.