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Trump Proposes $1B Cuts to National Park Service, Slashes PBS, NPR Funding, and Targets Head Start for 80,000 California Kids

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Updated May 9, 2025, 02:10 PM

The Trump administration has proposed substantial budget cuts affecting several public programs and agencies. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to slash federal funding for public media outlets PBS and NPR, citing alleged bias in their reporting. This move has sparked opposition from lawmakers and public media advocates, who warn that the cuts threaten local public broadcasting stations and the broader principle of freedom of the press. Concurrently, more than 75% of California state lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans, are uniting to protect the Head Start program, which serves approximately 80,000 children in the state, amid looming federal cuts.

Nationally, advocates have launched lobbying efforts to preserve Head Start funding, emphasizing its importance for millions of children. Additionally, Trump's proposed budget includes over $1 billion in cuts to the National Park Service, leading to anticipated layoffs of 1,500 workers and a $26 million reduction in grant funding. These cuts come ahead of the peak summer season and have raised concerns about their impact on communities across the U.S. Other affected areas include education, with a proposed 15.3% cut to the Education Department, and Section 8 rental aid, which could exacerbate homelessness in regions like the Bay Area. The administration is also expected to submit a rescissions package to Congress to permanently remove funding for USAID, NPR, and PBS, contingent on Congressional approval. The debate over these cuts continues amid differing opinions on the role and funding of public media and social programs.

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