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California Congress Members Fight Trump's 53% Army Corps Budget Cuts

6/26/2025

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California Congress members, spearheaded by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, are rallying against President Trump's drastic budget cuts to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed fiscal year 2026 budget slashes funding by 53% compared to 2024, jeopardizing vital flood prevention projects and putting communities' safety and livelihoods on the line.

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California Congress members, spearheaded by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, are rallying against President Trump's drastic budget cuts to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed fiscal year 2026 budget slashes funding by 53% compared to 2024, jeopardizing vital flood prevention projects and putting communities' safety and livelihoods on the line.