Scott Turner

A 24-state coalition, led by Washington, New York, and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over HUD's changes to homeless funding conditions, challenging the shift away from the Housing First model. The lawsuit alleges these changes will increase homelessness and violate the Administrative Procedure Act by altering the Continuum of Care program's funding priorities.

The City of Houston has scaled back its plans to install power backup generators. U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner praised the city's generators and criticized the 'housing-first' approach to homelessness.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) sued the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suspended its funding, citing allegations of 'waste, fraud, and abuse.' LAHSA claims the suspension is a pretext to dismantle the regional Continuum of Care Program, which provides federal funding for homeless services. HUD accused LAHSA of mismanagement despite the agency handling over $1 billion in federal funds for homelessness initiatives.

The Trump administration is attempting to shift federal homelessness funding from permanent housing to temporary housing requiring sobriety, a move previously blocked by a federal court. A group including the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Santa Clara County has challenged the new funding guidelines in Rhode Island’s federal court. The proposed changes could cost California $238 million and displace 15,000 people, according to estimates.

The Trump administration is pushing to redirect federal homelessness funding toward shelters requiring sobriety, challenging California’s 'housing-first' approach. A federal judge previously blocked a similar effort, but the administration is attempting again, facing legal challenges from groups including the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Santa Clara County. The changes could cost California $238 million and displace 15,000 people.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Scott Turner promoted Trump Administration policies in Michigan, focusing on food-as-medicine and local agriculture. Kennedy faced challenges over Medicaid cuts, while Tom Barrett discussed healthcare cost regulations.

The Trump administration has blocked Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds amid allegations of mismanagement and fraud. The move puts nearly $200 million at risk, which supports efforts to address California’s largest homeless population. The agency faces accusations of failing to track data, misuse of funds, and inadequate documentation, and is suspended until an investigation concludes.

Trump has suspended funding for the Los Angeles homeless agency. Housing Secretary Scott Turner criticized the agency as a 'corrupt failure'.

The Trump administration has blocked federal homelessness funds for Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency due to allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development accuses the agency of failing to track housing exits, misusing funds, and lacking documentation, risking nearly $200 million in annual funding.

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

The Trump administration is limiting housing aid for the homeless and promoting treatment-focused approaches. Housing Secretary Scott Turner criticized the Housing First model, stating it 'failed Americans by warehousing the vulnerable without results.'

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and HUD Secretary Scott Turner got into a heated discussion during a Senate hearing, with Gillibrand raising her voice over Turner's repeated references to the Biden administration. The discussion took place during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. Turner's testimony frustrated Gillibrand, who told him to stop talking about Biden.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner is testifying before a Senate Appropriations Committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request, seeking $73.5 billion for HUD to tackle homelessness and affordability concerns. The Trump administration's budget request focuses on addressing key urban development issues. Lawmakers are pressed to review the proposal.

Speaker Mike Johnson and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner will give remarks on the National Day of Prayer. Johnson has recently achieved wins for Republicans in the House. The event is part of the National Day of Prayer.

The Trump administration's HUD proposes new rules to restrict public housing assistance to U.S. citizens and implement work requirements for subsidized housing. The policy aims to evict an estimated 20,000 non-citizens in public housing and reduce long-term dependency by requiring tenants to work.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner halted enforcement of the Obama-era 2016 Equal Access Rule, which allowed self-identification for gender in HUD-funded housing programs. The move aligns with Trump's executive order to prioritize 'biological truth,' impacting shelters serving women fleeing domestic violence by requiring admission based on biological sex rather than gender identity.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner has halted enforcement of HUD's 2016 Equal Access Rule, which recognized gender identity in federally-funded housing programs, citing 'biological reality' and aligning with Trump's executive order. The move impacts shelters serving women fleeing domestic violence and reverses Obama-era protections that allowed self-identification for gender in housing access.