Why are 10 Senate Republicans pushing back against Trump’s $7...

Why are 10 Senate Republicans pushing back against Trump’s $7 billion freeze on school funding?

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Ten Republican senators in the US Senate have opposed President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold $7 billion in federal education grants, stating it contradicts his pledge to return education control to states. The funding, supporting after-school and migrant programmes, was halted amid a review by the Office of Management and Budget. The administration alleges misuse linked to immigration and LGBTQ+ initiatives, but senators dispute these claims, warning of significant negative impacts on students and local economies.

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