The Trump administration's aggressive federal job cuts are raising alarms among some Republican lawmakers who argue that essential government functions may be jeopardized. Cuts targeting agencies like USAID are particularly contentious as they could lead to a constitutional crisis over congressional authority. Figures like Senator Susan Collins express concern over the administration's swift actions without proper oversight, suggesting a need for measured and informed decision-making. The issues have arisen in districts where federal roles are crucial, highlighting the potential backlash and conflicts brewing within the Republican Party regarding these initiatives.
Driving the news: DOGE's spree of job cuts is starting to target federal roles that even some of Trump's Republican allies in Congress may deem too essential to sacrifice.
...the team is 'making mistakes,' referencing the accidental firing of officials working on bird flu. 'Before making cuts rashly, the Administration should be studying and staffing to see what the consequences are.'
Senate Appropriations Committee chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) told Axios the administration is moving 'too fast.' She warned Elon Musk's team should wait until agency heads are confirmed.
'I think you're going to see a clash when they ... start abolishing [agencies],' the lawmaker said. 'Say like USAID, right? We authorized that. That's a creature of Congress.'
#trump-administration #federal-job-cuts #republican-concerns #government-agencies #political-conflict
Collection
[
|
...
]