HUD faces scrutiny over funding cuts, legal battles, and housing policy shifts amid political clashes and deregulation efforts.
A federal judge has temporarily halted changes to HUD's housing funding criteria, which critics say were politically motivated to exclude communities supporting sanctuary policies and transgender rights. The lawsuit argues HUD lacked proper authority and that the changes could harm vulnerable populations. The case remains ongoing as the court reviews the administration's actions.
Federal agencies are explicitly blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, with some websites displaying partisan messages that may violate federal ethics laws. The messaging has escalated, with agencies using language that directly attributes blame to Democrats, raising concerns about legal violations and politicization of government communications.