Trump wants Congress to approve $9 billion in DOGE cuts - including more than $1 billion in cuts to public broadcasting
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The Trump administration is preparing to propose a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress, which includes significant cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and USAID. This initiative aligns with the administration's goal to enforce cuts suggested by the Office of Management and Budget, following earlier executive orders aimed at limiting federal funding for public broadcasting. Although the proposed cuts are lower than conservative expectations, House Speaker Mike Johnson has voiced strong support, highlighting the work of Elon Musk's DOGE team in identifying government waste.
President Trump is pushing for a $9.4 billion rescissions package, targeting cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid to reign in federal spending.
House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the DOGE initiative, commending Elon Musk's efforts to uncover waste and emphasizing the need for more government spending cuts.
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