On Friday, President Trump proposed a budget for fiscal year 2026 that suggests $163 billion in cuts across federal education, health, housing, and labor programs, aiming to streamline and modernize government operations. Major reductions include a cut to the C.D.C.'s budget by more than half and substantial decreases in education funding, particularly for high-poverty schools. In parallel, Trump advocates for a 13% increase in military spending, highlighting a clear priority for defense over domestic programs. The proposed cuts raise concerns among various stakeholders and echo Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape federal services.
Trump's proposed budget for 2026 seeks significant cuts totaling $163 billion across education, health, housing, and labor programs, favoring increased military spending.
The cuts include reducing the C.D.C.'s budget from roughly $9 billion to $4 billion while proposing $500 million for Health Secretary Kennedy's initiative.
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