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HUFFPOST - The US National Debt Grows To $40 Trillion Under Trump, Who Promised To Cut Waste

The milestone highlights the impact of defense costs, social programs and interest on the deficit.

To what amount has the US national debt grown under the Trump administration?
The US national debt has grown to $40 trillion.
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NPR (Joe Hernandez) - Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance

The Child Care and Development Fund, the U.S. government's main source of funding to help low-income families pay for childcare, serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month.

How many children does the Child Care and Development Fund serve in a typical month?
The fund serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month.
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How many children are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance?
More than 400,000 children are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'I HIT ROCK BOTTOM DAILY': Trump economy & cuts leave some Americans unable to afford toilet paper

MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell speaks to New York Times Opinion Columnist Nicholas Kristof about his 1,000-mile trip across multiple U.S. states where he visited with Americans paying the price for Trump’s economic policies and cuts to social programs.

What specific economic factors did Nicholas Kristof discuss regarding the financial struggles of Americans during his travels?
Nicholas Kristof discussed how Trump's economic policies and cuts to social programs have resulted in some Americans being unable to afford basic necessities, such as toilet paper, with some individuals describing their financial situation as hitting "rock bottom daily."
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What did New York Times Opinion Columnist Nicholas Kristof observe during his 1,000-mile trip across multiple U.S. states?
During his 1,000-mile trip across various U.S. states, Nicholas Kristof visited with Americans who are paying the price for Trump's economic policies and cuts to social programs, including some who are unable to afford basic necessities like toilet paper.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'I HIT ROCK BOTTOM DAILY': Trump economy & cuts leave some Americans unable to afford toilet paper

MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell speaks to New York Times Opinion Columnist Nicholas Kristof about his 1,000-mile trip across multiple U.S. states where he visited with Americans paying the price for Trump’s economic policies and cuts to social programs.

Who participated in the discussion regarding the impact of economic policies and social program cuts on Americans?
The discussion featured MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell speaking with New York Times Opinion Columnist Nicholas Kristof about the economic struggles faced by Americans following Trump's economic policies and cuts to social programs.
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What specific economic issues were discussed by Nicholas Kristof during his 1,000-mile trip across multiple U.S. states?
Nicholas Kristof traveled 1,000 miles across various U.S. states to meet with Americans who are experiencing the consequences of Trump’s economic policies and cuts to social programs, including individuals who are unable to afford basic necessities like toilet paper.
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NYTIMES (Coral Davenport) - Trump Administration to Deregulate Head Start, Antipoverty Program Created Under R.F.K. Jr.’s Uncle

While administration officials say the changes will save money by lifting onerous requirements, advocates fear the anti-poverty program will be gutted.

NYTIMES (Coral Davenport) - Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It

The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - DHS to consider immigrants' use of Medicaid, welfare programs in green card decisions

The change could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of immigrants seeking green cards from inside the U.S. every year and possibly deter immigrant families from tapping into taxpayer-funded social programs for their needs.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Ashley N. Soriano) - Siders family received state benefits as 16 kids went undetected

The 16 children had no school records, no medical records and no Child Protective Services involvement.