Republican House appropriators said the proposed 2026 spending levels reflect efforts to “rightsize” many agencies outside of national security and defense.

The health secretary has said repeatedly he wants to provide better care for Native Americans, but he’s yet to reveal how.

While officials pointed to the department’s $1.8 trillion budget as a reason for the cuts, experts said payroll represented less than 1% of that amount.

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Michiganders will feel the cuts, said Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.