Trump Budget
Trump Budget to Include Billions for Opioid Crisis
The president's proposed budget indicates that the White House will focus on addressing opioids as it plans to devote nearly $13 billion toward the epidemic.
Arts Funding Attack—These May Be Last NEA Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts announced its second round of 2017 grants, totaling $80.26 million for activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions.
Citing Big Bird, Trump Budget Director Defends PBS Cuts
Democrats and some Republicans then Mike Mulvaney for the Trump budget proposal.
Trump Mustn't Cut Foreign Aid to Africa: Bank Chief
Akinwumi Adesina tells Newsweek that the U.S. must continue its support for Africa to stop militants thriving.
Nobel Winner Says Trump's Plans Aggravate Inequality
Trump's plans to cut taxes and raise trade barriers, if enacted, might give a short-term income boost to some workers but would not deliver the long-term growth, Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton said.
U.S. Foreign Aid: One Percent Saves Lives
When visiting some of the poorest places on Earth, I've seen the people whose lives have been saved by U.S. foreign assistance, the author writes.
Podcast: Trump's Budget and America in Retreat
The president's budget proposals would see spending on aid and 'soft power' slashed in favor of defense.
Why We Can't Give Up Funding Public Broadcasting
PBS has proven itself to be the place for the best practices in using media for education, the author writes.
Trump Budget Cut Proposals Spark Outrage
Programs funding homeless outreach and the arts are among many that could be on the chopping block, and negative reaction has been swift.
Trump Might Cut Violence Against Women Program: Report
National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities could be eliminated; overall, budget cuts could save $10.5 trillion over 10 years, The Hill reports.