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Facing a funding cliff, the Trump administration says it will not issue the newly earmarked Tenant Protection Vouchers and will instead use Congress funds only to temporarily extend the expiring Emergency Housing Voucher program, leaving New York City's thousands of voucher recipients uncertain as city and state scramble for replacements before the money runs out.
A Rhode Island federal judge ruled that HUD’s fiscal 2025 changes to the Continuum of Care program, which aimed to shift funding from permanent housing to temporary housing and services and move away from a Housing First approach, were arbitrary and capricious and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The decision blocks the 2025 funding changes, though it did not grant a permanent injunction against the broader policy shift; litigation over 2026 funding remains possible. HUD argues the overhaul aims to fund outcomes and merit, while plaintiffs warn the changes will harm communities by creating funding gaps for permanent housing.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority from about $69 million in federal funding (8% of its budget) pending an inspector general investigation into chronic financial mismanagement and weak conflict‑of‑interest safeguards; HUD warned funding could be restored or permanently barred, LAHSA says the move could push thousands of formerly homeless people back onto the streets, and local officials are weighing accountability measures and options to keep federal money flowing.
HUD is moving about 3,000 Washington-based employees to Alexandria, VA, claiming it will save taxpayer money and improve employee well-being, but union officials and lawmakers question the move’s legality, funding, and congressional oversight, noting delays and a lack of clear authorization or cost details.
During the ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration conducted layoffs of federal employees in California, particularly within HUD, citing program realignment with administration priorities, despite legal and procedural concerns raised by unions and opposition parties.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has posted a partisan message blaming the 'Radical Left' for the potential government shutdown, marking a rare instance of a federal agency using taxpayer resources for political messaging amid ongoing budget negotiations between Republicans and Democrats, with the shutdown potentially affecting numerous federal services.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a partisan banner blaming the 'Radical Left' for the government shutdown, which a nonprofit claims violates the Hatch Act, raising concerns about political bias and ethics enforcement during the shutdown.
The HUD website displayed a message blaming the 'Radical Left' for a potential government shutdown, raising concerns about a possible Hatch Act violation due to political content posted by federal employees, with investigations pending on the legality of the messaging.
The Trump administration blames the 'radical left' for an impending government shutdown, with HUD displaying a banner accusing them of causing the shutdown to push their demands, amid ongoing political standoffs and debates over funding and policy issues like Obamacare subsidies and oversight funding. Leaders are struggling to reach a deal before the midnight deadline, with tensions heightened by inflammatory social media posts and partisan disputes.
The Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced a bipartisan housing bill aimed at expanding housing supply and affordability, amidst concerns over HUD's underfunding and ongoing housing crisis. Meanwhile, other Senate actions include removing hemp regulation loopholes, delays in confirming nominees, and investigations into judicial nominees, reflecting a busy legislative agenda with bipartisan cooperation and partisan tensions.
The Department of Government Efficiency, under the DOGE initiative, has used an AI tool to delete over 1,000 federal regulations, aiming to save trillions in costs, though there are legal and accuracy concerns, and the process is still in early stages with limited transparency.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters to the National Science Foundation building in Alexandria, Virginia, displacing about 1,800 NSF employees. The move aims to save over $500 million in maintenance costs and improve working conditions, marking a significant shift under the Trump administration's efforts to optimize federal real estate. The transition will be managed to minimize disruption, with HUD occupying the entire 660,000-square-foot building, and is expected to be completed in the coming months.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former NFL player Scott Turner as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner, who previously served as the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, is recognized for his role in driving economic development through Opportunity Zones. He expressed gratitude for the nomination and aims to continue the work started in the previous administration, emphasizing support for communities overlooked during the Biden administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Turner, a former NFL player, as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican with strong union support, is known for endorsing the PRO Act, which supports workers' rights. Trump also announced several health appointments, including Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General and Dr. Marty Makary as head of the FDA. These nominations are part of Trump's rapid Cabinet selection process.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Scott Turner as the new Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, who previously served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, will take on the role amid a national housing crisis. Under his leadership, opportunity zones attracted over $50 billion in private investment. Turner also has experience as a former professional football player and Texas state legislator.