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Trump’s Shutdown Cuts $1 Trillion from Medicaid, Threatens Health

10/27/2025

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During the shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed it was an opportunity to eliminate 'Democrat-oriented' programs.
Layoffs have hit the Treasury Department, Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education, with cuts to programs aiding low-income people.
The CDC has lost a third of its staff, raising concerns about public health.
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, signed by Trump, cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid, potentially leaving millions uninsured.

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Story summary

During the shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed it was an opportunity to eliminate 'Democrat-oriented' programs.
Layoffs have hit the Treasury Department, Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education, with cuts to programs aiding low-income people.
The CDC has lost a third of its staff, raising concerns about public health.
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, signed by Trump, cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid, potentially leaving millions uninsured.