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 […]
Trump’s budget suggests significant reductions to NIH and health funding.
On Friday, the White House shared President Trump’s budget requests for the fiscal year 2026, highlighting a significant cut—approximately 25%—in discretionary funds allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a letter from Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to OMB Director Russell Vought, key changes in discretionary funding proposed […]
Trump’s budget plan would remove CISA disinformation offices, claiming censorship.
President Trump has proposed shutting down the disinformation offices and programs of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), asserting that he played a role in censoring both himself and his supporters in the White House budget request. In the budget proposal released on Friday, the administration claimed that CISA’s disinformation office was acting as […]
Collins has significant concerns about sections of Trump’s 2026 budget.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) expressed strong reservations regarding President Trump’s defense funding plan in his 2026 budget. She noted encountering issues not just with the defense allocation but also with certain non-defense programs. In a statement released on Friday, Collins referred to Trump’s proposal as “just a step in the annual budget […]
Chuck Schumer critiques Trump’s approval ratings and then highlights his own success.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made some remarks on Tuesday, pointing out that polls often miss the mark when it comes to President Donald Trump, but they seem pretty accurate when it comes to Schumer’s own popularity, which isn’t great. After a typical weekly meeting, Schumer spoke with reporters, reiterating his usual anti-Trump sentiments. […]
Leading Republican on Senate Armed Services criticizes Trump’s OMB defense budget
The leading Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee recently shared their thoughts on President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after the White House unveiled its government funding proposal for fiscal year 2026. Senator Roger Wicker expressed his concerns, stating, “President Trump has done well with his peace through strength approach, but it […]
Democrats slander, delay, and twist facts to prevent Trump’s cleanup in DC
Ed Martin’s recent appointment as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia is, without doubt, one of the most significant confirmations in President Trump’s second term. It’s no wonder that Senate Democrats are focused on blocking him. Preventing Martin from taking office could really shake up the administration’s plans and set an unsettling precedent […]
Chinese official inquiring about Trump’s plans regarding fentanyl components: report
A high-ranking official from China is inquiring about what the Trump administration plans to do regarding the chemicals used to produce fentanyl in Beijing. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, China’s Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, has been looking into this matter over the past few days. Additionally, it was noted […]
GasBuddy challenges Trump’s statement about prices
GasBuddy, a company that monitors fuel prices nationwide, pushed back against President Trump’s assertions on social media Friday morning about gas prices reaching record lows. Trump claimed that gasoline is at an all-time low of $1.98 per gallon, stating this would positively impact grocery costs and economic factors like mortgage rates and employment on his […]