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In a fiscal maneuver that blends policy with pop-culture flair, the Trump administration is urging Congress to approve a $9.4 billion rescissions package—dubbed the “DOGE cuts.” This move, part of a broader spending overhaul, has ignited online buzz and political wryness as lawmakers face the challenge head on.
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House Republicans are preparing to receive a package of spending cuts from the White House related to the Department of Government Efficiency.
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his game plan to enshrine into law the cuts pursued by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after conservative backlash against Republicans for failing to do so.
House Republicans are expecting a modest package next week amid an online pressure campaign.
The White House is planning to send a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress next Tuesday, giving lawmakers the opportunity to codify some of the potential cuts identified by DOGE, according to an administration official.Why it matters: The White House wants a big public fight over funding…
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