Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Trump administration has capped permanent housing at 30% of federal homelessness grants, shifting billions toward temporary shelter and treatment programs. Advocates warn the change could force about 170,000 people nationwide out of subsidized housing. Los Angeles County alone has $217 million at stake, much of it now tied to permanent housing.

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Neil Chase
Tamara Gould
Angela Boisvert

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Robert Meeks
Mia Henry
Colin Taylor

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Marisa Kendall

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Robert Meeks
Anthony Bibian

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Kristen Go

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Robert McDonnell

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Israel Mendez

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