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Senate to push forward with bill to claw back $9B from budget — including cuts to public broadcasting and USAID

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans are expected to move forward on Wednesday with efforts to codify some of the Department of Government Efficiency cuts to programs such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and public broadcasting.Their process to advance the package, submitted by... Read More.

What do Department of Education cuts mean for American students?

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While the U.S. Department of Education cannot be dissolved completely under the law, the Supreme Court's decision on Monday to lift an injunction against the Trump administration's efforts to gut the agency took the first step in that direction -- a move... Read More.

Senate looks to formalize cuts to public broadcast, USAID by week’s end

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans are expected to spend the week rushing to try to deliver President Donald Trump a package that formalizes some of the cuts made by Elon Musks' Department of Government Efficiency by striking $9.4 billion from the previously approved federal budget.Congress... Read More.

After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Thursday, July 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of the flooding event in central Texas, some governors and mayors are raising concerns over how current or potential cuts to agencies that are part of the federal government's response to major weather events will impact how effectively the... Read More.

We all are going to die: Sen. Ernst defends Trumps bill amid concerns about Medicaid cuts

Friday, May 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced a number of agitated constituents at a town hall on Friday who expressed concerns that the Republicans' cuts to Medicaid under their major legislative effort to advance President Donald Trump's agenda would cause people to die.Her response:... Read More.

RFK Jr. cuts COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women — and why it matters

Wednesday, May 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's immunization schedule for "healthy children and pregnant women" -- a move that could alter guidance for... Read More.

RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women -- a move that could alter guidance for... Read More.

RFK Jr. says people should not take medical advice from him, defends HHS cuts during congressional hearings

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of the nation's most publicly recognized vaccine skeptics, took a softened approach on vaccines when he answered questions before a House committee Wednesday morning, saying, "I don't think people should be taking... Read More.

RFK Jr. defends widespread HHS cuts, response to measles outbreak during House hearing

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., before a House committee Wednesday morning, defended the massive cuts to the department's workforce and laid out his priorities for the Trump administration's proposed budget -- all while he is expected to field... Read More.

House Republicans plow ahead on hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts despite infighting

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans are plowing ahead Tuesday to advance key components of their bill to fund President Donald Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds over several critical issues.Sources tell ABC News that dueling, dramatic... Read More.

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