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HUD Halts $3.9 Billion Homeless Aid, Sparks Controversy

12/10/2025

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) withdrew its plan to allocate $3.9 billion in federal homelessness aid, citing revisions.
Critics say the changes would displace up to 170,000 people who rely on long-term housing aid.
A federal judge criticized the withdrawal's timing.
The judge has scheduled a follow-up hearing for December 19.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) withdrew its plan to allocate $3.9 billion in federal homelessness aid, citing revisions.
Critics say the changes would displace up to 170,000 people who rely on long-term housing aid.
A federal judge criticized the withdrawal's timing.
The judge has scheduled a follow-up hearing for December 19.