Budget-Cuts

Trump Administration Freezes $88 Million for Human Trafficking Survivors

| Importance: 7/10

The Trump administration blocked $88 million in congressionally approved funding for more than 100 organizations serving human trafficking survivors, eliminating housing, counseling, and legal support services. The funding freeze affected critical services for some of society’s most vulnerable …

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Trump Administration Cancels $500 Million in Food Aid, Affecting 94 Million Pounds

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The Trump administration cut $500 million from the Emergency Food Assistance Program, canceling 4,300 food deliveries nationwide and eliminating 94 million pounds of food aid. The cuts left food banks critically under-resourced while millions of Americans face food insecurity. This deliberate …

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House Proposes Nearly 50% Budget Cut for GAO

| Importance: 6/10

House Legislative Branch subcommittee votes 6-4 on party lines to cut GAO budget to $415M (48% reduction). Prohibits GAO from Impoundment Control Act suits without Congressional resolution. Committee cites ‘self-directed liberal initiatives.’ GAO head warns of ‘grave, …

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NASA Proposal Shifts $6 Billion, Prioritizing Mars Missions and Commercial Space Interests

| Importance: 8/10

The Trump administration proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA’s budget in 2025, strategically redirecting $1 billion towards Mars exploration while eliminating multiple ongoing scientific missions. This move aligns with Elon Musk’s SpaceX interests and represents a significant shift in …

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NOAA faces 27% budget cut with research office eliminated

| Importance: 6/10

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration faces 27% budget cut with Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research effectively eliminated, dismantling climate science infrastructure and weather forecasting capabilities.

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