Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts

A report by the Urban Indian Health Institute found that federal funding cuts have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help from American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence, including safe housing and counseling. The Trump administration's cuts to agencies like the Department of Justice and Health and Human Services reduced services, with 36% to 41% of programs affected. Congressional testimony highlighted financial uncertainty causing staff layoffs and hesitancy to reinstate programs.