Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

A watchdog group exposed at least $3.85 million in taxpayer funding linked to the Southern Poverty Law Center, including a $2.5 million NIH-backed University of Michigan grant for integrating SPLC's "Learning for Justice" curriculum into middle school classrooms. The program has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers and watchdog organizations over its content, which some argue presents activist messaging as equivalent to hate groups. The Department of Health and Human Services stated the program is no longer being funded and has been redesigned.

The US state department will revoke passports of parents who owe significant child support, starting with those owing $100,000 or more, affecting about 2,700 American passport holders. The revocations will begin on Friday and later expand to those who owe $2,500 or more. This move aims to enforce unpaid child support payments.

Xavier Becerra, former HHS Secretary, faces scrutiny over a scandal involving missing migrant children during his tenure. Critics argue that rushed processing led to safety risks, while Becerra claims children were placed with vetted sponsors. The HHS Office of Inspector General later confirmed gaps in sponsor screening and follow-up procedures.

Benjamin Landa, nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, co-owns a nursing home accused of Medicare overpayments totaling $31.2 million. The facility is suing the Trump administration over audit findings, while critics question Landa's qualifications due to his business ties and political donations. The White House has not commented on his nomination.