Why is President Trump trying to stop child care support for 100,000 Illinois families?
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026. Alex Brandon/AP
President Trump is trying to pause funding for child care programs in Illinois and other states led by Democrats. We’ll talk about why, how those programs work, and the effect they have in their communities.
Guest
Jill Andrews
Former president, Southern Illinois Early Childhood Action Team
Former owner, Kiddie Kollege of Fairfield
