- The White House has addressed concerns regarding a potential lapse in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which faced a funding challenge due to the recent government shutdown.
- To ensure the continuity of the WIC program, the administration introduced an ‘innovative fix’ that utilizes tariff revenue as a temporary funding source.
- This approach aims to keep the WIC program operational despite the budgetary constraints caused by the funding lapse.
- Karoline Leavitt, sharing the development on social media platform X, emphasized the White House’s commitment to maintaining the program during the shutdown period.
- The decision reflects a strategic move by the administration to mitigate the impact of the government shutdown on essential services, particularly those targeted at vulnerable populations.
- The situation underscores the complexities of managing government-funded programs amidst political and fiscal challenges.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-blames-dems-potential-wic-lapse-announces-creative-solution-keep-program-running)
