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Trump's Budget Agenda Sparks Fear Among Democrats

3/26/2025

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The White House, under budget director Russ Vought and deputy Dan Bishop, is pushing to trim spending from the contentious 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act. With Bishop now confirmed, he is set to advance Trump's budget agenda, raising alarms among Democrats who worry about the potential repercussions on vital government programs and priorities.

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Story summary

The White House, under budget director Russ Vought and deputy Dan Bishop, is pushing to trim spending from the contentious 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act. With Bishop now confirmed, he is set to advance Trump's budget agenda, raising alarms among Democrats who worry about the potential repercussions on vital government programs and priorities.