Headlines: What’s Going on in Washington

On this week’s “Headlines” edition of the  Imprint Weekly Podcast, we dive into Trump administration’s reduction of the federal workforce focused on children and families, and hundreds of millions of dollars in grants terminated at the Department of Justice. Then we turn to what early indications are in regard to the future of federal spending, including Republican plans for a reconciliation bill and Trump’s proposed budget for 2026.

We also talk about new federal data on youth in foster care, which shows the total continues to decline. 

Thanks to Lyssn for sponsoring this episode!

Reading Room

Months of Turmoil, Hasty Terminations
https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/months-of-turmoil-hasty-terminations/260982

Trump Delivers Massive Blow to Youth Justice Programs
https://imprintnews.org/justice/juvenile-justice-2/trump-delivers-massive-blow-to-youth-justice-programs/260778

National CASA Loses Federal Funding Amid Trump Administration’s Cuts to Hundreds of Nonprofits
https://imprintnews.org/child-welfare-2/national-casa-loses-federal-funding-amid-trump-administrations-cuts-to-hundreds-of-nonprofits/260680

Trump Administration Guts Funding For Children’s Advocacy Centers in Western U.S.
https://imprintnews.org/child-welfare-2/trump-administration-guts-funding-for-childrens-advocacy-centers-in-western-u-s/260872

DOJ Funding Update, Council on Criminal Justice
https://counciloncj.org/doj-funding-update-a-deeper-look-at-the-cuts/

Dem Senators Want Answers on Justice Grant Terminations
https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/dem-senators-want-answers-justice-grant-terminations/260884

Panicked Parents Push Back On Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Head Start
https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/parents-push-back-on-trump-head-start/260917

Trump Calls for Massive Cuts in Discretionary Spending
https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/trump-calls-massive-cuts-discretionary-spending/260895