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RFK Jr. and HUD secretary rip L.A. homeless agencies and endorse faith-based alternatives
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Two members of the president's cabinet recently visited Los Angeles to make their case.
A federal judge is considering a decision that may impact the region's lead homelessness agency. The Trump administration has suspended the agency, and a ruling is pending. Two members of the president's cabinet recently visited Los Angeles to make their case.
They are Robert F Kennedy Jr and the HUD secretary, although their specific arguments are not detailed here. For more information on their visit and the pending decision, readers can refer to the Los Angeles Times for further details and updates on this developing story.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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