Liberal nonprofits could make millions from earmarks in GOP-backed spending bill

Published January 8, 2026 4:02pm ET



Several progressive nonprofits could soon receive millions of taxpayer dollars thanks to earmarks tucked away in the appropriations bills currently being reviewed by House and Senate leadership.

Among the entities funded through earmarks are legal organizations that seek to help illegal immigrants remain in the country, activist groups that have partnered with major liberal organizations to engage in policy advocacy, a group that posits that racism causes violence, and an organization that actively worked to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president in 2024.

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