Inside the Trump administration's 'war on children'

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published April 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM CDT

Government programs that serve kids are among the many being slashed by the Trump administration. From early education programs like Head Start to assistance that helps millions of poor families keep the electricity on, advocates for children say the administration’s cuts will do lasting damage.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with ProPublica reporter Eli Hager.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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