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Trump Cuts Federal Grants, Rural Schools Face Mental Health Crisis

12/18/2025

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Trump Cuts Mental Health

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration canceled federal grants, reducing support for mental health programs in rural Kentucky schools.
Shannon Johnson, a former school counselor, lost her position due to funding cuts.
Many districts reliant on federal funds faced challenges maintaining essential services, with over half of counselors leaving for stable jobs.
Administration argues these grants do not align with academic priorities, leaving schools to seek funding elsewhere, with uncertain impacts.

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Foley Quits WWE

Mick Foley, a WWE legend, announced his departure due to the company's ties with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Foley said Trump's remarks after director Rob Reiner's murder were the final straw, and he will not make future appearances or sign a new WWE contract.
Trump's comments drew bipartisan condemnation, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's description that they are "classless and just wrong."

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Trump Cuts Mental Health

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration canceled federal grants, reducing support for mental health programs in rural Kentucky schools.
Shannon Johnson, a former school counselor, lost her position due to funding cuts.
Many districts reliant on federal funds faced challenges maintaining essential services, with over half of counselors leaving for stable jobs.
Administration argues these grants do not align with academic priorities, leaving schools to seek funding elsewhere, with uncertain impacts.

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