The US is slashing HIV/Aids funding. A ‘steady drumbeat’ of activists stands at the ready — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-readyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US HIV Funding Cuts Trigger Activist Response and State Budget Shiftshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-readyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-ready#u26338Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:04:11 +0000The Trump administration has reduced HIV prevention grants, leading to funding delays in Atlanta and potential service expirations in Los Angeles. Activists are responding with lawsuits, lobbying, and protests to protect healthcare progress. Meanwhile, Florida has secured state-level funding for its AIDS Drug Assistance Program for the upcoming fiscal year.What's confirmed:Governor Ron DeSantis signed a budget locking in funding for Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.HIV activists in the US are using protests, lobbying, and lawsuits to oppose program cuts US Federal HIV Funding Cuts Threaten Global and Domestic Progresshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-readyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-ready#u17556Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:26:25 +0000The Trump administration has implemented or proposed cuts across every federal agency working on HIV. These reductions have already caused declines in testing and treatment starts internationally. Advocates are vowing to "fight like hell" to prevent further loss of life.What's confirmed:Since the start of the Trump administration in 2025, cuts have been made or proposed to every federal agency working on HIV.US funding cuts have led to declines in testing and treatment starts in several countries.The current administration has reduced staffing positions and pulled millions in HIV-rel US HIV/AIDS Funding Faces Proposed $1 Billion Cuthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-readyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-is-slashing-hiv-aids-funding-a-steady-drumbeat-of-activists-stands-at-the-ready#u12671Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:56:39 +0000A House bill proposes reducing HIV funding by $1 billion, including a $225 million cut to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Activists and international bodies warn these reductions could reverse decades of progress. The UN and WHO report that 2025 funding disruptions already impacted prevention and community services.What's confirmed:A House bill proposes cutting HIV funding by $1 billion.The WHO and UNAIDS report that 2025 funding disruptions impacted HIV prevention, testing, and community-led services.UN Secretary General António Guterres warned that international funding cuts could reverse d