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Joyce E. Neal, a Democrat running for Congress in District 4, is a retired Army veteran with a Ph.D. in Education and Leadership. She previously managed Tennessee’s Medicaid Program and currently teaches as an adjunct professor. Her campaign focuses on community engagement, fair tax policies, and housing solutions.

Virginia is among the states affected by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce. Other headlines include housing funds for Helene-damaged housing, a federal lawsuit against HUD, Busch Gardens Williamsburg's tax debt, and the selection of a new superintendent in Chesapeake.

DOGE used AI for housing policy, but HUD has withheld documents about this use in response to a public records request. HUD cited a privilege that does not exist to justify withholding the documents.

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has not released the 2026 homeless count results due to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) validation delay and a federal suspension of LAHSA's grant activities. A court order paused HUD's suspension, allowing LAHSA to continue operations, but the release date remains uncertain.

A federal judge ordered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to propose an agreement by July 16 to maintain current funding amid a lawsuit over a frozen $150 million in grants. Judge David O. Carter set an August hearing to decide whether to block the funding freeze, which also prevents LAHSA from applying for an additional $241 million in federal grants.

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority has sued the Trump administration to prevent the cutoff of federal funds. The agency is seeking a temporary restraining order to halt HUD's plan to suspend these funds.

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority is suing the Trump administration to prevent the suspension of federal funds. The agency seeks a temporary restraining order to halt HUD's action.

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority approved renovations at two locations, including Glendale Townhomes, which will undergo a two-phase redevelopment to add 100 new family homes with units ranging from one to five bedrooms. Funding is being sought through tax credits and a $1 million initial investment, with construction slated to start in late 2027 or 2028, prioritizing current residents for return.

President Trump has refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting home supply by reducing construction costs. The bill, described as a landmark overhaul of federal housing policy, includes no new spending but focuses on streamlining building processes nationwide. Amna Nawaz discussed its potential impact with former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

Homelessness in Ohio increased by 3% in 2025, with 12,196 people affected, according to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report. While overall U.S. homelessness decreased by 3%, Ohio saw a rise in unsheltered homelessness (20%) and chronic homelessness, linked to housing shortages and affordability issues.

The Trump administration's policy of 'self-sufficiency' has led to HUD overhauling funding for the nation’s largest homeless prevention program, risking housing loss for 2,800 New Yorkers. The changes could result in renewed homelessness amid a reported event in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City.

Seanna Martinez was groomed online starting at 11 and met with Osher Mamion, a 30-year-old man, after connecting on the HUD app at 14. Mamion convinced her to send explicit photos and arranged an in-person meeting, which ended when her sister alerted authorities. Mamion admitted to the interactions but claimed unawareness of her age.

HUD has suspended federal funding for Los Angeles' lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, citing mismanagement and false certifications regarding financial controls and conflict-of-interest safeguards. The suspension could jeopardize tens of millions in annual HUD funds and follows reports of systemic accountability failures at LAHSA.

The Trump administration withdrew funding from the Los Angeles homeless agency LAHSA due to a fraud investigation. HUD stated in a letter that LAHSA's failures were severe and pervasive, making the funding withdrawal a necessary step.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner demonstrates how the administration is supporting homebuilders through empowerment initiatives. The focus is on administrative actions that facilitate homebuilding efforts.

ESA Pet is a legitimate provider of Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) documentation, offering housing ESA letters, PSD letters, and dog training programs. The service connects clients with licensed mental health professionals for evaluations, with documentation delivered within 24–72 hours if approved. ESA letters must comply with Fair Housing Act (FHA) and HUD guidelines to be valid.

A Michigan Senate committee advanced a three-bill package to establish a state-level low-income housing tax credit to supplement federal funding. The legislation aims to finance over 2,500 new affordable housing units annually, addressing 200,000 low-income households lacking affordable housing.

New HUD rules could jeopardize $26 million of King County's homelessness funding. Advocates argue that homelessness has risen not due to Housing First policies but because these policies have not been sufficiently scaled in Seattle.

Federal housing cuts may put 7,000 formerly homeless New Yorkers at risk. Eric Greene, 60, resides in a Goddard Riverside program in the Upper West Side. HUD is set to announce a new funding request by Monday.