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 […]
$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 […]
Republican state legislator joins competitive Senate race, vows to support Trump
Senator Dan Innis Announces Senate Campaign New Hampshire Senator Dan Innis has made headlines by declaring his intentions for a Senate run, promising, “If I see it, I’ll call Bull,” upon winning election and reaching Washington, D.C. This announcement comes as he aims to challenge long-serving Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen in the upcoming 2026 race, […]
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 […]
Vance casts deciding votes to advance $9.4B spending cut plan that would eliminate funding for PBS and NPR in the Senate
Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Votes for Retirement Package in Senate On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance stepped in with two tie-breaking votes in the Senate, pushing forward a $9.4 billion retirement package that includes federal funding for PBS and NPR. The Senate was in a deadlock at 50-50 on two procedural votes which were essential to […]
Senate prepares to discuss plan to recover funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid
On Tuesday evening, Vice President Vance granted the Senate permission to start debating a bill aimed at reclaiming billions earmarked by Congress for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The Chamber of Commerce’s vote resulted in a tie of 50-50 to initiate discussions on the proposed funding cuts. Senators Lisa Markowski from Alaska, Susan Collins from […]
Senate Republicans push forward Trump’s $9 billion budget cut plan
Senate Republicans Push Trump’s Spending Bill Senate Republicans are rallying once again around President Donald Trump’s substantial spending clawback proposal, aided by Vice President JD Vance. This followed the bill through final procedural challenges. Lawmakers are set for about ten hours of debate on a measure that Senate Democrats are likely to aim at delaying, […]
Legislation to restore public media and foreign aid funding passes crucial Senate vote with Vance casting the deciding vote
Senate Republicans Clear Path for Funding Cuts On Tuesday, Senate Republicans managed to navigate crucial procedural steps aimed at reclaiming billions that Congress had previously allocated for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The Vice President had to cast the tie-breaking vote after three members—Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Susan Collins from Maine, and Mitch McConnell from […]
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 […]
House Republicans Encourage Senate to Advance Rescissions Package
House Republicans Advocate for $9.4 Billion Rescue Package House Republicans are urging their counterparts in the Senate to pass the Trump administration’s $9.4 billion rescue package, as reported in an interview on Tuesday. The Senate is under pressure to approve the package by Friday, ahead of a looming 45-day deadline, given that the House had […]