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Senate GOP Rejects Trump's Budget, Warns on Military Cuts

5/8/2025

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McConnell Critiques Budget

Senate Republicans, led by Mitch McConnell, have voiced strong disapproval of President Trump's budget, deeming the military funding insufficient despite a hefty $1 trillion allocation for the Pentagon. The proposed cuts, including a staggering 40% reduction for HUD and slashes to healthcare and social services, threaten the well-being of vulnerable communities and raise alarms over military spending oversight.

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Trump Proposes Budget Cuts

President Trump's proposed fiscal 2026 budget slashes education and housing funding, with a staggering $12 billion cut to K-12 schools and $33.6 billion from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Critics warn these drastic reductions will jeopardize support for vulnerable groups, including English learners and low-income families, igniting a fierce debate in Congress.

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McConnell Critiques Budget

Senate Republicans, led by Mitch McConnell, have voiced strong disapproval of President Trump's budget, deeming the military funding insufficient despite a hefty $1 trillion allocation for the Pentagon. The proposed cuts, including a staggering 40% reduction for HUD and slashes to healthcare and social services, threaten the well-being of vulnerable communities and raise alarms over military spending oversight.

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