Trump Budget Proposes Billion-Dollar Cuts to NPR, PBS, Child Care, Health Research, Firefighter Safety and Foreign Aid; Pennsylvania Democrats Oppose

The Trump administration has proposed substantial cuts in its budget for the 2026 fiscal year, targeting a wide range of federal programs. Key reductions include nearly eliminating federal funding for public media outlets such as NPR and PBS. The proposed budget also plans to slash billions of dollars from programs supporting child care, health research, education, housing assistance, community development, and aid for the elderly. Additionally, firefighter health and safety programs face significant cuts, which have been described as a major setback.

The administration's draft budget further calls for reductions or elimination of funding for foreign aid and other social safety net programs. While most Republicans have declined to comment, Pennsylvania Democrats have vowed to oppose these GOP-led efforts. These details were reported by multiple sources including The New York Times and Politico.