Sunday shows preview: Trump reaches 100 days; GOP budget and Ukraine agreement receive mixed responses.
President Trump has marked his first 100 days in office as Congress returns to tackle his proposed agenda amid ongoing economic strain. His administration’s tariff proposals have led to a decline in consumer confidence, shaking the global economy. On Friday, the president unveiled his budget plan, which features significant cuts to non-defense spending, drawing criticism […]
Trump’s NASA Budget Focuses on Moon and Mars Missions Instead of Research
President Donald Trump’s proposed NASA budget was unveiled on Friday, signaling a major shift for the agency. This plan suggests a gradual review of the government-owned Space Launch System (SLS) rockets and Orion crew capsules, while scrapping the proposed lunar space station known as the Gateway. The budget also calls for the cancellation of the […]
House Freedom Caucus describes Trump’s budget proposal as ‘a major change’
The House Freedom Caucus has characterized President Donald Trump’s budget proposal as a significant shift, with members from various conservative groups expressing their backing for the plan. One member stated, “This is how you drain the swamp. We need to gather Republican votes and prioritize key issues—putting an end to the Democrat leverage that has […]
Trump news summary: President suggests increasing Pentagon budget; army may organize parade for his birthday | Trump administration
The Trump administration is looking at cutting around $163 billion from areas like health and education, while planning to boost spending on defense, as outlined in the recent budget proposal from the White House. In stark contrast to the reductions in social programs, they intend to increase the Pentagon budget by 13%, surpassing $10 billion. […]
Trump’s budget has arrived; GOP defense advocates are dissatisfied.
On Friday, prominent defense hawks in Congress expressed strong discontent with President Trump’s budget proposal for 2026, highlighting concerns over its insufficiency in addressing rising threats from nations like China and Russia. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) voiced significant worries, stating that the budget doesn’t adequately reflect the current military landscape. He […]
White House presents budget proposal featuring significant reductions: 5 key points to understand
The White House recently pushed for significant cuts to non-disability programs in President Trump’s 2026 budget request, while also looking to bolster funding for defense and border initiatives. This so-called "skinny budget" isn’t unusual for a president’s initial proposal. However, some budget conservatives have raised concerns about certain key aspects. Republicans are eager for more […]
Biden’s HHS secretary criticizes Trump’s NIH budget cuts: ‘It’s a destruction plan’
Former Health and Human Services Director Xavier Becerra criticized the Trump administration’s recently unveiled “Skinny Budget,” labeling it more of a “demolition plan” than a true budget proposal. In this proposal, President Trump suggested cutting $33.3 billion, which amounts to a 26.2% reduction of HHS’s discretionary budget. These cuts would affect various areas, including a […]
Senate Republican chair criticizes Trump’s budget for military funding.
Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized President Trump’s budget proposal for 2026, arguing that it fails to adequately address military threats from nations like China and Russia. He expressed concern that the proposed spending levels would limit Trump’s military options and negotiation leverage. Wicker remarked that while Trump has successfully […]
Trump’s budget would cut many development agencies.
President Trump’s budget plan suggests cutting back on a variety of development and international affairs agencies, going beyond just the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Included in these cuts are the complete elimination of the U.S. Global Media Agency, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the National Endowment for Democracy, and two organizations that focus […]
Republican lawmakers criticize Trump’s budget as insufficient.
Four influential defense advocates on Capitol Hill expressed their concerns on Friday regarding President Trump’s budget requests for 2026, claiming they would lead to a second consecutive year of stagnant defense funding during a time of escalating threats from China, Russia, and other adversaries. Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), shared […]