White House to Use Tariff Revenue for Food Aid Amid Shutdown Concerns
TL;DR
The Trump administration plans to use tariff revenue to fund the WIC program for pregnant women and children during the government shutdown, amid concerns about the program's long-term funding and legal questions about the use of tariff funds, which are typically managed by Congress.
- White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children CNN
- White House vows to use tariff revenue to fund food aid benefits Politico
- Scoop: White House says it has funding to save food aid program Axios
- Government shutdown fears have Colorado food banks bracing for potential new visitors CBS News
- Shutdown support for federal workers comes from range of businesses, charities Bethesda Magazine
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