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Trump's Budget Cuts Child Care, Slashes Medicaid Amid Shutdown

7/29/2025

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In July, President Trump enacted a budget reconciliation bill that boosts child care tax credits but slashes Medicaid funding. The new rule from HHS mandates citizenship verification for Head Start, alarming advocates. Meanwhile, $9 billion in funds were cut, while $7 billion in withheld education grants was finally released, all against the backdrop of a looming government shutdown.

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Story summary

In July, President Trump enacted a budget reconciliation bill that boosts child care tax credits but slashes Medicaid funding. The new rule from HHS mandates citizenship verification for Head Start, alarming advocates. Meanwhile, $9 billion in funds were cut, while $7 billion in withheld education grants was finally released, all against the backdrop of a looming government shutdown.