The U.S. Education Department unexpectedly froze $6.8 billion in funding for literacy, English language instruction and other programs on the day before it was set to be distributed, part of what officials said was a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

I just hate this aspect of our current times so very fucking much.

Everything - everything - comes down to the whim of one demented old asshole. The pedo in the WH can fuck with everything including money for kids’ education.