Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are urging Congress to intervene after the district faces a potential $12 million loss due to a federal funding freeze affecting education programs nationwide.The funding freeze is part of a broader withholding of over $6 billion in approved federal education grants across the country,

The federal government froze $12 million for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as part of billions halted nationwide June 30.

Public schools across North Carolina, especially in rural areas, need this money to keep teachers in the classroom and keep kids safe while they learn,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson.

The Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal funding designated for after-school and summer programs nationwide, leaving community organizations uncertain about their ability to continue serving families who rely on these services.

From early child care to McMahon's remarks on July 4th, from the big budget bill to the federal funding freeze, a roundup of news out of DC.

Wake County schools face financial strain as $8 million in federal grants are frozen, prompting a district hiring freeze.

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a lawsuit against the Department of Education for withholding $6 billion in education funding.