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Trump Admin. Reverses $2 Billion Cuts to Behavioral Health After Fierce 24-Hour Backlash

Trump Admin. Reverses $2 Billion Cuts to Behavioral Health After Fierce 24-Hour Backlash

Devastating cuts to over 2,000 organizations were reversed in less than a day thanks to strong pushback from activists and lawmakers.
Justin Gero 15 Jan 2026
Trump Admin. Abruptly Slashes Funding for Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health

Trump Admin. Abruptly Slashes Funding for Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health

The news hit the public health community like a shockwave, instantly shuttering lifesaving services and leaving many more people out of work.
Justin Gero 14 Jan 2026

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