Washington: the administration of American president Donald Trump wishes to reduce billions of dollars of government programs that help children, health, education and housing, according to a report by New York Times.
The cuts are part of the 2026 budget budget plan, which is still under work by the White House.
The plan would also target community development and housing assistance and is currently finalized by the White House management and budget office (OMB), according to the report, which cited preliminary documents.
A OMB spokesperson said: “No final financing decision has been made.”
The White House should publish the budget next week, the New York Times cited two people familiar with the question as saying.
A second measure, which should also be published next week, would reduce more than $ 9 billion in previously approved spending for the current financial year. This includes financing of public media Pbs And NPRThe report added.
Since his entry into office in January, Trump has pushed to reduce the size of the federal government.
Earlier this year, the Congress adopted a large republican budgetary framework for the year 2025. Although lacking in detail, it described the major expense reductions and plans to extend the tax alternatives that should expire.