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This week at CBPP, we focused on Social Security, the federal budget and taxes, the economy, immigration, climate, and housing. Please note that we’ll have minimal to no postings for the next two weeks. Have a pleasant August! 

• On Social Security, Kathleen Romig and Devin O’Connor explained how the Trump Administration plans to propose a new rule that would cut Supplemental Security Income benefits for 400,000low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and children. 

• On the federal budget and taxes, Devin O’Connor and Jacob Leibenluft explained how the Administration’s reported request to defer $30 billion in planned spending is another example of its illegal withholding of congressionally approved funds. We also issued a brief on what constitutes a legal deferral under the Impoundment Control Act.  

• On the economy, Gbenga Ajilore underscored how the harmful Republican bill is a triple threat to Black households’ economic well-being due to costly tax and program cuts as well as harmful tariffs and executive actions.  

• On immigration, Margot Dankner explained that despite court injunctions to halt the Trump Administration’s birthright citizenship executive order, some agencies have issued guidance on how they will implement the policy to exclude certain newborns from vital services like health care, food assistance, and Social Security number issuances. 

• On climate, Mikaela Tajo examined how the Trump Administration is attempting to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, which would increase climate and air pollution and worsen health.  

• On housing, Mari Castaldi explained why it is vital that policymakers turn away from punitive and racially discriminatory housing legislation and instead support policies prioritizing stability and dignity. Castaldi also examined the importance of state and local policymakers choosing to fund rental assistance. Urvi Patel and Castaldi also explained how rental assistance is a frontline strategy for addressing the housing affordability crisis and is a powerful tool for increasing housing stability and improving health outcomes. 

Chart of the Week –  Job Recoveries Take Even Longer to Begin for Black Workers — Sometimes by Nearly Two Years 

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