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Trump's 2026 Budget Threatens North Carolina's Vital Services

5/12/2025

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President Trump's 2026 budget proposal casts a shadow over North Carolina, threatening deep cuts to education, housing, health, and public aid. The North Carolina Housing Coalition raises alarms about the devastating effects on low-income communities, risking the loss of essential assistance programs. Meanwhile, defense and immigration take center stage in a staggering $1,700 billion discretionary budget cut.

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President Trump's 2026 budget proposal casts a shadow over North Carolina, threatening deep cuts to education, housing, health, and public aid. The North Carolina Housing Coalition raises alarms about the devastating effects on low-income communities, risking the loss of essential assistance programs. Meanwhile, defense and immigration take center stage in a staggering $1,700 billion discretionary budget cut.