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Trump's 2026 Budget Proposal Omits Elimination of Head Start Funding Amid Broader Cuts

Trump's budget suggests cuts to many programs, but Head Start funding remains intact despite previous elimination proposals.


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President Trump's 2026 budget proposes $163 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending while increasing defense spending by 13%. Significant cuts are aimed at education, health, and other programs, but the administration has backed away from a proposal to eliminate Head Start funding, a key program supporting low-income preschoolers. An official confirmed there would be "no changes" to Head Start, which serves over half a million children. However, advocates express concern over cuts that may impact related services. Senate Republicans express reservations about proposed defense funding levels affecting military capabilities. The budget outlines the administration's fiscal priorities.

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