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House Coalition Preserves National Endowment for Democracy Funding Amid GOP Split

Washington D.C., Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Defying conservative pressure, 81 Republicans joined Democrats to preserve $315 million for the National Endowment for Democracy, signaling a persistent bipartisan commitment to U.S. soft power.

Trump Administration Eliminates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants

Washington D.C., Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Effective immediately, a $2 billion reduction terminated roughly 2,800 federal grants, forcing providers to instantly halt critical addiction and recovery services nationwide.