Trump Administration Freezes All Federal Child Care Payments to Minnesota Over Alleged Widespread Daycare Fraud
In a dramatic escalation of federal scrutiny on alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on December 30, 2025, that it has frozen all federal child care payments to the state. The move, announced by Deputy HHS Secretary Jim O’Neill, comes amid explosive allegations sparked…
