Senate Republicans push forward a $9 billion spending cuts proposal despite opposition from Democrats and some within their own party, along with other major stories.
Good morning, welcome to TotalNews. Here’s what you need to know today… Top 3 1. Senate Republicans have trimmed spending reduction proposals by $900 million, facing pushback from both Democrats and some GOP members. 2. A CEO has claimed he was offered $20 million to organize a protest against Trump. 3. Mohren Comey, the daughter […]
Trump cuts federal money for California’s $135B high-speed rail project.
Trump Ends Federal Funding for California High-Speed Rail On Wednesday, President Trump and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced that approximately $4 billion in federal funding for California’s long-delayed high-speed rail project has been terminated. Trump expressed his views on the situation, stating, “We are pleased to announce that we have officially released you from funding […]
Trump’s budget cuts to PBS will impact free educational programs for children.
Upcoming federal funding cuts affecting PBS could jeopardize widely used educational videos and games that have proven beneficial for children’s literacy and social skills. The cuts, part of a $9 billion retirement package primarily pushed by Republicans, are expected to be approved soon, posing a serious threat to PBS’s revenue streams. Last month, several children’s […]
GOP cuts to public media compared to ‘defund the police’ campaign
Editorial Comparison of GOP Funding Cuts and Left-Wing Movements The New York Times recently drew parallels between Republican efforts to cut federal funding for public news organizations and some of the more extreme left-wing movements. In an editorial published Wednesday, the board criticized conservatives for their attempts to redirect funding for NPR and PBS, labeling […]
New report indicates that cuts to Medicaid might result in thousands of deaths.
Medicaid Cuts Impact Assessment A recent report indicates that cuts to Medicaid outlined in President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bills could result in over 1,000 deaths annually. The study also suggests nearly 100,000 hospitalizations might occur each year, potentially causing up to 1.6 million individuals to delay seeking necessary care. This outlook appears to contradict […]
Trump’s $9B cuts proposal goes to vote-a-rama following intense Senate vote
Senate Moves Forward with Trump’s Clawback Package After a dramatic few days filled with high-stakes debates, efforts to move forward President Donald Trump’s multi-billion dollar clawback package are nearing conclusion. Lawmakers engaged in extensive discussions early Wednesday regarding Trump’s $9 billion retirement package, and are now in a phase where both parties can propose various […]
Thune acknowledges that the Trump administration must clarify its plans for cuts.
Thune Calls for More Detail in Rescue Package Cuts Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) acknowledged that officials from the Trump administration need to provide clearer information on proposed cuts in rescue packages. This statement came after several prominent Republicans, including Thune, voted against advancing the bill on Tuesday night due to insufficient details. “The […]
$9B cuts proposal from Trump moves to discussion following intense Senate vote
Trump’s Clawback Package Faces Senate Hurdles Late-night debates and unexpected decisions characterized President Trump’s multi-billion dollar clawback package as it went through procedural challenges. But as of now, the $9 billion retirement package has not yet been finalized. It will kick off with an hour-long bill discussion on Wednesday morning. Interestingly, there will be five […]
Supreme Court decision on Education Department job cuts boosts Trump’s wider effort to dismiss employees
Supreme Court Approves Education Sector Layoffs The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed significant layoffs within the education sector, aligning with the president’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce. This ruling, which permits the termination of around 1,400 Education Department employees, underscores the justices’ support for the Trump administration’s authority. In previous rulings, the Court has […]
Senate ready to grant Trump $9B in cuts, marking another major legislative win
Senate Republicans have reached an agreement on a $9 billion spending cut plan, aiming to secure a significant legislative win for President Trump shortly after addressing some discontent among GOP members on the appropriations committee. Russell Vert, the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), informed reporters that this so-called rescue package has […]