The White House restored funding for the World Trade Center Health Program after an outcry from lawmakers and community members. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., criticized the Trump-DOGE approach, stating it endangered 9/11 cancer research and funding.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., confirmed via social media that staffing cuts at the World Trade Center Health Program would not proceed.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and other Republicans said they were committed to ensuring sufficient resources are available for the World Trade Center Health Program.