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Trump Proposes $73 Billion Cuts, Targeting LA Homeless Services

4/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump released a budget proposal on April 3, 2026, that targets the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and cites it as an example of Democratic mismanagement while seeking to slash $73 billion from domestic programs.
The proposal would eliminate the Continuum of Care program, citing concerns over fraud.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority argues that cuts would increase homelessness and notes it reduced unsheltered homelessness by 15%.

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U.S. President Donald Trump released a budget proposal on April 3, 2026, that targets the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and cites it as an example of Democratic mismanagement while seeking to slash $73 billion from domestic programs.
The proposal would eliminate the Continuum of Care program, citing concerns over fraud.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority argues that cuts would increase homelessness and notes it reduced unsheltered homelessness by 15%.