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Democrats Decry Trump’s Child Care Rule Amid Intimidation Claims

2/6/2026

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The Democratic Women’s Caucus condemned the Trump administration rule to rescind the Biden-era cap on co-payments under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), arguing it would threaten stability for women and child care providers.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) declined to be interviewed by prosecutors.
Slotkin alleged intimidation by the Trump administration after a video on refusing illegal orders, noting free speech and warning of chilling effects on public discourse.

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The Democratic Women’s Caucus condemned the Trump administration rule to rescind the Biden-era cap on co-payments under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), arguing it would threaten stability for women and child care providers.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) declined to be interviewed by prosecutors.
Slotkin alleged intimidation by the Trump administration after a video on refusing illegal orders, noting free speech and warning of chilling effects on public discourse.