Former archivist raises red flags over NARA cuts

Former archivist raises red flags over NARA cuts

The Trump administration’s plans to cut budgets and staff at the National Archives and Records Administration will put a dent in NARA’s ability to increase access to historical records and stunting preparations for a coming tidal wave of digital records, former Archives officials and experts warn. President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 budget request sets NARA’s budget at $414.7 million — nearly $60 million less than projected 2025 spending levels…