Trump Administration Proposes Fiscal 2026 Budget Cutting Billions From Child Care, Housing, Education, Foreign Aid, and Health Research

The Trump administration has proposed a fiscal year 2026 budget that includes steep cuts or the elimination of funding for several key social and community programs. According to preliminary documents reviewed by The New York Times and other sources, the budget aims to reduce billions of dollars in spending on programs related to child care, housing assistance, foreign aid, health research, education, community development, and support for the elderly. These proposed cuts reflect an effort to scale back what the administration describes as 'radical' safety net programs. The budget proposal was reported on April 25, 2025, highlighting a significant shift in federal funding priorities under President Donald Trump's administration.