Trump Action Archive

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• Trump proposes 2027 budget with massive defense buildup and domestic cuts — President Trump is preparing to release a fiscal year 2027 budget plan on April 3, 2026, built around a massive defense buildup offset by cuts to domestic programs and health care entitlements. According to a closed-press speech accidentally posted and then deleted by the White House, Trump stated that America cannot afford daycare, Medicaid, or Medicare because it is "fighting wars" and that money must go to the military. The budget reflects a prioritization of military spending over social safety net programs.
• Trump budget request includes $1.5 trillion military spending, nearly double 2024 levels — President Trump's official budget request proposes $1.5 trillion in military spending, nearly double the 2024 defense budget of $841 billion. The budget strips funding from Medicare, Medicaid, hospitals, and social programs. The budget also includes $152 million to rebuild Alcatraz as a "state-of-the-art secure prison facility."
• Trump administration requests record $1.5 trillion defense budget — The Trump administration requested Congress approve roughly $1.5 trillion in defense spending on April 3, a nearly 40% increase from current levels and the highest in US history. To fund the increase, the proposal calls for a 10% cut in non-defense spending, including $73 billion from domestic programs involving healthcare, housing, and education. The administration also requested $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as an active prison.

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• Reconciliation bill cuts SNAP nutrition assistance by $186 billion — Trump's reconciliation megabill slashes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding by $186 billion, primarily by shifting financial responsibility from the federal government to states. The bill reduces federal contribution for administrative costs to 25% and requires states to pay a portion of benefit costs based on their benefit error rate. It also imposes work requirements on individuals with children aged 14 or older and those between ages 50–64. SNAP currently serves 22.5 million households with an average monthly benefit of $353.
• Reconciliation bill includes $930 billion in Medicaid cuts — Trump's reconciliation megabill cuts Medicaid funding by $930 billion through two mechanisms: imposing strict work requirements on most adults without children or with children 15 or older, and severely restricting taxes states can charge healthcare providers. The provider tax restriction would cost rural hospitals $119 billion over ten years despite a $25 billion rural hospital fund. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) secured an additional amendment to further cut Medicaid spending for states that expanded coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Approximately 71 million people rely on Medicaid, with rural communities particularly vulnerable.
• Reconciliation bill projected to increase uninsured population by 11.8 million — The Congressional Budget Office analysis estimates Trump's reconciliation megabill would increase the number of uninsured Americans by 11.8 million by 2034. An additional 4.2 million people will lose health insurance when enhanced premium credits under the Affordable Care Act expire. The bill also makes it harder for people to enroll in ACA marketplaces. Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation characterized the bill as "the biggest rollback in federal support for health care ever."
• Senate bill cuts $930 billion from Medicaid — The revised Senate budget reconciliation bill proposes cuts of $930 billion from Medicaid, which is more than the House version. This measure is expected to result in 11.8 million Americans losing their health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Major health systems in Louisiana have warned that these cuts would have devastating effects on healthcare access in the state.
• Senate Republicans advance budget reconciliation bill cutting social safety net and increasing taxes on wealthy — Senate Republicans moved forward with a budget reconciliation bill that cuts healthcare for 16 million people, reduces nutrition benefits for children by the largest amount in U.S. history, provides tax breaks to wealthy individuals and corporations, and is projected to increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over ten years. Democratic senators offered amendments to reduce corporate tax cuts and protect healthcare and food assistance, but none passed. The bill represents a shift in government spending priorities away from social safety net protections established during the New Deal era.
• Trump administration cuts $186 billion from SNAP in One Big Beautiful Bill Act — In July 2025, Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cut approximately $186 billion from SNAP programs. This reduction significantly diminished the program's capacity to serve beneficiaries and preceded the current shutdown crisis by several months.
• Republicans cut approximately $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years — In the July 2025 budget reconciliation bill, Republicans implemented cuts of approximately $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over the next ten years. These cuts, combined with the work requirement, are projected to force up to 15 million people to lose Medicaid coverage, with implementation deliberately delayed until after the 2026 midterm elections to avoid immediate political consequences.
• Republicans implemented work requirement on Medicaid enrollees in budget reconciliation bill — In the July 2025 budget reconciliation bill, Republicans placed a "work requirement" on Medicaid enrollees, requiring them to prove they have a job or a valid exemption. The requirement functions as a "paperwork requirement" that will disqualify people legally entitled to Medicaid coverage who fail to file the correct documentation, with estimates suggesting up to 15 million people are at risk of losing coverage.
• Republicans refused to extend ACA marketplace subsidies in budget reconciliation bill — In the July 2025 budget reconciliation bill, Republicans refused to extend subsidies that enabled people to afford healthcare insurance in the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. This decision directly reversed a key mechanism that had expanded affordable health coverage to millions of Americans, forcing healthier individuals out of insurance pools and driving up premiums for those remaining.

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• CBO scored Senate bill adding $3.9 trillion to national debt — The Congressional Budget Office published a "current policy" score of the Senate reconciliation bill, finding it would add over $3.9 trillion to the national debt. The bill includes roughly $4.45 trillion in net tax cuts and nearly $300 billion in gross spending increases, partially offset by nearly $1.5 trillion in gross spending cuts. The CBO also found the Senate bill will result in 11.8 million people losing health insurance, compared to 10.9 million in the House version.
• Congressional Budget Office projects $3.3 trillion debt increase from tax cuts — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that tax cuts in the Republican budget reconciliation bill will increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over ten years, despite $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, NIH, CDC, and other programs over the same period. The analysis demonstrates that spending reductions will not offset the revenue loss from tax cuts.
• U.S. economy contracted 0.5% in first quarter — The U.S. economy shrank by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, exceeding economists' expectations of a 0.2% contraction. The decline is attributed to President Trump's tariff war and weaker consumer spending. This represents a significant slowdown from the strong economic performance inherited from the Biden administration, which had led the world in productivity.
• Reconciliation bill increases federal deficit by at least $3.3 trillion — Despite deep cuts to Medicaid and nutrition assistance, Trump's reconciliation megabill increases the federal deficit by at least $3.3 trillion over the next ten years, according to Congressional Budget Office analysis. This far exceeds the $2.4 trillion deficit increase under the House version. The Senate number could increase further if money-saving provisions are required to be cut as part of the reconciliation process.

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• AT&T endorses bill cutting SNAP benefits — AT&T has publicly endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill, which includes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), despite its public advocacy against hunger. The company has previously partnered with Feeding America and donated $1 million to combat food insecurity. However, AT&T supports the bill for its tax and spectrum pipeline provisions, which it claims will aid in investing in broadband networks. This endorsement was made in a statement published by Congressman Tom Emmer. AT&T did not respond to requests for comment on this apparent contradiction.
• Comcast supports bill cutting SNAP benefits — Comcast has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that includes significant cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its public efforts to combat food insecurity through local contributions. The company has previously acknowledged the acute nature of food insecurity among vulnerable populations. Comcast's endorsement, expressed in a statement on Congressman Tom Emmer's website, focuses on the bill's tax reform benefits for American companies, highlighting a potential conflict between business interests and social commitments.
• T-Mobile supports bill reducing food assistance — T-Mobile has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that proposes cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its efforts to combat hunger through partnerships with Feeding America. The company has previously donated significant funds and resources to fight food insecurity. T-Mobile's endorsement of the bill is based on its tax and spectrum provisions, which the company believes will boost economic growth and wireless communications. This support was expressed by T-Mobile's Vice President of Federal Legislative Affairs, Tony Russo, in a statement on Congressman Tom Emmer's website.
• Uber endorses legislation reducing food aid — Uber has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that proposes cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its partnership with Feeding America to tackle hunger. The company had committed over $1 million in contributions to increase food access and awareness. Uber's endorsement, as stated on Congressman Tom Emmer's website, aligns with its business interests, despite the potential negative impact on food security for millions of Americans.
• United Airlines backs bill cutting SNAP benefits — United Airlines has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that includes cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its long-standing partnership with Rise Against Hunger and previous donations to Feeding America. The company has been involved in packaging millions of meals to combat global hunger. United Airlines directed inquiries about its stance to a statement endorsing the legislation, which suggests a prioritization of business interests over social commitments to hunger relief.