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Trump's Funding Cuts Threaten 1.4 Million Californians' Homes

10/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans to cut California's grants for permanent housing for the homeless, reducing funding from $3.3 billion to $1.1 billion and raising homelessness risk.
Some argue funds could be redirected to transitional housing with work requirements, softening the impact.
Bipartisan support exists to extend the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
Without continued funding, up to 1.4 million Americans risk homelessness, undermining California's progress.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans to cut California's grants for permanent housing for the homeless, reducing funding from $3.3 billion to $1.1 billion and raising homelessness risk.
Some argue funds could be redirected to transitional housing with work requirements, softening the impact.
Bipartisan support exists to extend the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
Without continued funding, up to 1.4 million Americans risk homelessness, undermining California's progress.