Trump, DOGE and House
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Many people on social media say that our weather apps are getting worse and DOGE is to blame. The truth is a little more complicated.
A group of 15 fiscal conservatives in the House sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., on Tuesday warning that “weakening” the cuts would “undermine both his leadership and the discipline our budget urgently demands.” Instead, the group urged the Senate to pass the rescissions package as-is.
Republican Senators have the votes to pass a bill that will cut $9 billion in funds already appropriated by Congress. The vote is expected to happen today.
The Department of Veterans Affairs claimed credit for canceling contracts that had not been canceled, and tallied savings unrelated to the cost-cutting efforts.
The passing of the spending clawback comes at a time when Trump's MAGA base has revolted over findings that there was not a "client list" of Epstein's.
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Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ DOGE cuts. In a 51 to 48 overnight vote, the Senate passed the spending cuts that were propose
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on DOGE cuts, President Donald Trump’s spending cuts bill and the possible release of Epstein files on ‘Special Report’.
Forty percent of business leaders believed the economy would grow over the next six months, with 26% expecting it to remain stable.