With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters

In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.

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Richest Gain Most and Poorest Face Steepest Cuts Under G.O.P. Law, Analysis Finds

Millions of people could lose access to federal food aid or Medicaid, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s latest analysis of President Trump’s marquee legislation.

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Trump Spending Bill Means Big Cuts for New Mexico

Health care. Food. Outdoor recreation. Wildfire protection. The arts. President Trump’s new domestic policy law will have wide-ranging effects in New Mexico, which depends heavily on federal funding.

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Food Stamp Cuts Could Deal a Blow to Small Grocers

In addition to the hardship many families could face, the cuts to SNAP could lead to the loss of grocery stores in rural areas that already have few food retailers.

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Fleeing Domestic Violence, and the Russian Advance

“I wanted something decent,” said a woman at a shelter near Ukraine’s border with Russia. “But this is how it turned out.”

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How the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation

The president backed off his call for a 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, imposing 15 percent instead. But in a country where most people live hand-to-mouth, the damage was already done.

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How Does the Robin Hood Foundation Fight Trump Budget Cuts Without Saying ‘Trump’?

The Robin Hood Foundation, one of New York City’s biggest charities, is navigating tensions between its wealthy donors and the nonprofits it funds.

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Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development

Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid.

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The Hidden Victims of New York’s Worsening Housing Crisis

Thousands of people don’t have stable housing, sleeping on floors and couches and packed into too-small bedrooms. But they are not considered to be homeless.

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Should Food Stamps Pay for Soda?

Colorado and Texas are among the states aiming to change what food and drink can be bought with SNAP benefits.

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