Trump administration freezes Minnesota childcare funds

The Trump administration says it is freezing federal childcare payments to Minnesota after raising concerns about the legitimacy of some childcare centers receiving funding. Officials say multiple locations were found closed, with no children or staff present, yet had collected millions of dollars through public funding and donations. As a result, childcare providers across the state must now submit documentation proving their operations are legitimate before payments resume. State leaders warn the freeze could disrupt services, while federal officials say the move is necessary to prevent fraud.