Trump Administration Proposes Cutting Nearly One-Third of Federal Health Spending in Sweeping HHS Overhaul
An internal document from the Trump administration, dated April 10, 2025, reveals plans to reduce the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discretionary budget by more than 30 percent—from $116.8 billion in fiscal 2025 to approximately $80.4 billion. This dramatic cut is part of a broader reorganization aimed at consolidating key health agencies into