Congress delivers a bill confirming $9B in DOGE reductions to Trump’s desk
House Republicans have greenlit an initial set of cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), moving a substantial $9 billion package to President Trump’s desk late Thursday night—a notable win for the GOP. The legislation, which limits previously approved foreign aid and federal funding for public broadcasting, passed with a narrow vote of […]
House conservatives indicate they will agree to the Senate’s version of Trump’s reductions.
Senate Passes $9 Billion Spending Reduction Package Some financial conservatives are preparing to support a $9 billion spending reduction package that the Senate approved early Thursday morning. The next step is for the House to pass a bill related to retirement packaging by Friday. This retirement package involves reducing White House funds that had already […]
Countrywide demonstrations organized in response to Trump’s immigration policies and health care reductions
CHICAGO (AP) — Protests and activities regarding President Donald Trump’s controversial policies are set to occur in over 1,600 locations across the country. This includes significant concerns related to large-scale deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other essential social safety nets. The “Good Trouble Lives On” National Action Day pays tribute to the late Congressman […]
Maine Family Planning takes legal action against the Trump administration regarding Medicaid reductions
The Maine Family Plan initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, aiming to reinstate Medicaid funding that would be lost due to the president’s extensive tax and spending legislation. This law contains stipulations that would bar healthcare providers performing abortions from receiving Medicaid funding for a year, especially if they also receive federal […]
Vance makes deciding vote to move forward with DOGE reductions after Republicans go against Trump
VP JD Vance Votes to Advance Trump’s Agenda Vice President JD Vance had to cast another tiebreaking vote in the Senate to push President Donald Trump’s initiatives forward. The Senate managed to vote narrowly in favor of the recent Doge Cuts package, achieving a 51-50 result late Tuesday night. Senators Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Susan […]
U.S. global leadership in jeopardy as Congress weighs reductions in security funding
From the days of President Reagan’s Cold War strategies to Donald Trump’s focus on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, one fact stands clear: the presence of the U.S. generally leads to a safer world and increased strength for America. Having worked on counter-terrorism initiatives and national intelligence strategies in Congress, I can say with certainty that withdrawing […]
Trump’s $9.4B reductions to overseas assistance and public broadcasting pass Senate challenge
President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding have navigated an initial barrier in the Senate, yet the plan has encountered strong objections from certain GOP members and will likely face additional challenges moving forward. Senate Republican leaders initially aimed to reduce funding for global HIV and AIDS prevention by $400 […]
Senate Republicans finalize agreements on DOGE reductions to prevent chaos over the tax bill
Senate GOP’s Strategy on Upcoming Vote Senate Republican leaders are working to streamline the legislative process as they approach a critical vote on a retirement package. They aim to prevent the chaotic situations that occurred during the passing of the Trump Tax Bill by keeping key information tightly controlled before the Chamber’s discussions resume on […]
Senate eliminates HIV/AIDS reductions from Trump’s budget cut proposal ahead of important vote
Senate Republicans Adjust Trump’s Clawback Proposal Senate Republicans have come together to modify President Donald Trump’s extensive clawback package, a move intended to secure support from dissenting members, although it results in a reduction of the proposed funding cuts. Lawmakers have decided to walk away from discussions with management and the Budget Office, cutting approximately […]
Planned reductions to NASA’s science program would have serious consequences
“There’s no dollar or Buckrogers.” This quote from the 1983 film The Right Stuff highlights that pursuing space goals isn’t going to be inexpensive. So, what does the future hold for NASA as its budget makes its way through Congress? When adjusted for inflation, NASA’s current budget is about 25% less than it was in […]