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 […]
Trump Requests Significant Budget Reductions in Initial 2026 Proposal for Second Term
US President Donald Trump will mark his 100th day inauguration at the Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center in Warren, Michigan, April 29, 2025. OAN Staff Break Wolf11:08 AM – Friday, May 2, 2025 President Donald Trump has revealed his budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, which suggests notable cuts totaling $163 billion across […]
Trump suggests significant reductions in his initial budget proposal for a second term.
On Friday, President Trump revealed his budget proposal for 2026. In a message to Senate Budget Committee Chair Susan Collins, Executive and Budget Director Russell Vought explained that the budget would reduce the non-defense discretionary budget by 22.6%, aiming to lower overall spending by $163 billion. Despite the cuts elsewhere, the administration plans to boost […]
Abbott threatens to cut San Marcos funding over Gaza ceasefire proposal
Texas cities could lose state funds for a Gaza ceasefire and a resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to Mayor Jane Hewson, Mayor of San Marcos, warning the city council. With his letterAbbott noted that while the council was considering a resolution for a “permanent ceasefire […]
Nayib Bukele Reveals Formal Proposal to Trade Tren de Aragua Suspects for Venezuela’s Political Prisoners
El Salvador President Naibe Buquere repeated his offer to Venezuelan socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday to send 252 Venezuelans deported from the United States back to Venezuela in exchange for Maduro, who will release 252 political prisoners. Bukkere is the first issued A “humanitarian agreement” was proposed to Maduro on Sunday for the release […]
Proposal to Ban Trans Athletes in Washington State Fails by One Vote
The proposal to prevent girls from competing in sports failed to pass Washington’s Youth Sports Governing Body in one vote. On Monday, the Washington Scholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced that the measure, a recommendation amendment since banning trans athletes who are currently violating Washington’s law, has won 31 votes, 22 votes and 22 votes. While […]
Ukraine is ‘90%’ ready to agree to US peace proposal — now it’s up to Russia: official
WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian defense minister told American officials that Kiev is on board the Trump peace framework announced in Paris by two special missions dedicated to ending Russian invasions this week, a senior official told US officials. The question now is whether Moscow is frustrating Trump’s attempts to take away the complete ceasefire and […]
Gallego Grills Lutnick on Bold 21% Tariff Proposal for Mexican Tomatoes!
Senator Reuben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has raised alarms regarding the Trump administration’s plan to impose a nearly 21% tariff on the majority of Mexican tomatoes entering the country by retracting from the 2019 trade agreement, cautioning that this will lead to higher prices at supermarkets and reduced choices. Gallego asserted that the 2019 tomato suspension agreement […]
White House proposal would eliminate funding for UN and NATO and slash State budget in half
The Trump administration is pondering proposals to cut the State Department’s budget by $27 billion (almost half) and is closing small embassies and consulates around the world. The proposal calls for the elimination of funding to more than 20 international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO and American state organizations. The United States donated approximately […]
Oklahoma Kills Bitcoin Reserve Proposal in Senate Committee Vote – Decrypt
The attempt to become one of the first US states to implement Oklahoma’s Bitcoin Reserve is approaching abrupt ending. It’s tight 6-5 votes On Monday, the Senate Wages and Issues and Tax Committee collapsed. House Bill 1203also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, despite the momentum from the late period and the surprising reversal […]