Trump's $9.4 Billion Spending Cuts Package and House Vote

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
White House press secretary criticizes reporter's question about Trump's Los Angeles riot response being a distraction from Elon Musk feud. $9.4 billion spending cuts package by Trump survives key hurdle in House. Package includes cuts to USAID and Corporation for Public Broadcasting. House Republicans inch closer to chamber-wide vote. Package seen as test for Republican willingness to make cuts.

Key Points

  • Package includes cuts to USAID and Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • House Republicans included unrelated measures in the vote
  • Considered a test for Republican willingness to cut spending

Pros

  • Potential reduction of government waste
  • Allows for a 51-vote majority in the Senate

Cons

  • Criticism of cutting funding to Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • Concerns about impact on trusted sources of information