HHS cuts could put families at risk when weather heats up

By Alejandra Borunda,

Published April 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM EDT

The entire LIHEAP office was slashed in the HHS firings earlier this week. LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income families--and experts worry that its disappearance will put families at risk in the upcoming heat season.

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HHS cuts could put families at risk when weather heats up