Continuing their campaign to make life more expensive for millions of Americans by slashing access to healthcare, housing, and community services, the Trump administration today unveiled $163 billion in drastic budget cuts for the 2026 fiscal year. Among other things, Trump’s proposal calls for $674 million in cuts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Program Management, $18 billion in cuts to the National Institute of Health, $27 billion in cuts to rental assistance, and $12 billion in education cuts, funding cuts that in total would impact tens of millions of everyday Americans.

Trump’s budget reinforces the Republican plan to reimagine government for the ultra-wealthy and special interests, as Republican lawmakers clear a path for tax cuts for themselves, their wealthy donors, and giant corporations.

“President Trump is again betraying the millions of Americans who believed him when he promised to lower costs. This time, he’s taking aim at anyone who attends a public school, relies on rental assistance to keep a roof over their heads, or accesses healthcare through Medicaid or Medicare. Instead of standing up for everyday Americans, Trump is prioritizing his own wallet and the tax benefits of his wealthy donors—leaving local communities and small towns to bear the brunt of his cuts.” —Accountable.US Executive Director Tony Carrk

This post was originally published on Common Dreams.