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The proposed White House budget calls for cutting Housing and Urban Development rental aid and sending that smaller pot of money to states "to design their own rental assistance programs based on their unique needs and preferences." The plan also would impose a two-year cap on rental assistance for able-bodied adults.

Trump budget would slash rental aid by 40% -- and let states fill the gap if they want

The proposal would cut off rental subsidies after two years for able-bodied adults. Advocates warn if enacted, the White House plan would tip many low-income renters over the edge into homelessness.

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On being the tallest person at the Tall Club

Trump is proposing big budget cuts — except for defense and the border

The White House is proposing average cuts of 35% to agencies — except for the Pentagon and Homeland Security. Actual spending cuts though are up to Congress.

The U.S. job market cooled slightly as Trump's trade war heated up

U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April — a modest slowdown from the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.

Trump sending national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in White House shakeup

Mike Waltz is out as national security adviser in the first big shakeup in White House staff since Trump started his second term. Trump will nominate Waltz to serve as ambassador to the UN.

Trump orders end of NPR's federal funding. And, judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act

Trump signed an executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the organizations of political bias. And, a federal judge ruled Trump's usage of the Alien Enemies Act was unlawful.

Television graphics are seen in the window of Nasdaq headquarters in Times Square in New York City on a morning in January when the Nasdaq was falling.

Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets a boost from Trump

Proposals to bar members of Congress from trading stocks have stalled for years. But President Trump's public support of the idea, along with the endorsement of a top Democrat, could change the dynamic.

Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here's how they feel about him now

After backing Joe Biden in 2020, Asian American voters in Nevada swung decisively toward Donald Trump in 2024. Now, they reflect on how his presidency is going so far.

Over three years after on-set tragedy, 'Rust' is in theaters and available to rent

A fatal on-set shooting killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Hutchins' husband became a producer as part of a settlement.

Inside the glitz and glamor of the Kentucky Derby

Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.

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