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Trump Administration Cuts Housing Funds, Sparks Lawsuit Over Discrimination

11/26/2025

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced 2026 cuts to permanent housing, reallocating over half to temporary transitional housing with work or service requirements.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may deny funding to organizations recognizing transgender or nonbinary individuals.
HUD has capped permanent housing funding at 30 percent, down from 90 percent.
A lawsuit argues these conditions are unlawful because Congress mandated funds be distributed by need.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced 2026 cuts to permanent housing, reallocating over half to temporary transitional housing with work or service requirements.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may deny funding to organizations recognizing transgender or nonbinary individuals.
HUD has capped permanent housing funding at 30 percent, down from 90 percent.
A lawsuit argues these conditions are unlawful because Congress mandated funds be distributed by need.