On July 2nd, local time, it was learned that the Trump administration in the United States has withheld nearly $7 billion in school funding scheduled for this week. The day before the deadline, the administration informed state education institutions that the funds would not be available and were under review.
According to a report by The Washington Post, the funds were intended to support after-school education, English learning, and other programs. Losing these funds could have a significant impact on students across the country.
It is known that the funds, originally scheduled for distribution on July 1st, were approved by Congress in March’s federal spending bill and signed into law by Trump. However, the Office of Management and Budget stated on the 2nd that an investigation is needed to determine whether these funds were used to fund “radical leftist agendas.” The government is currently investigating whether these funds were used to provide scholarships for undocumented immigrant students or for other educational purposes.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that the billions of dollars in funds approved by Congress are under review.
An insider revealed that affected parties may file legal actions against the Trump administration within the next week. (Zhao Miao, CCTV)