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Trump's $9.4B Cuts Spark Congressional Showdown Ahead of Deadline

7/10/2025

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President Trump’s demand for $9.4 billion in spending cuts has ignited a fierce battle in Congress. Senate Minority Leader Schumer has issued a stark warning: Democrats will oppose any deal if Republicans move forward. The cuts, aimed at foreign aid and public broadcasting, threaten to plunge the government into a shutdown before the September 30 deadline.

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President Trump’s demand for $9.4 billion in spending cuts has ignited a fierce battle in Congress. Senate Minority Leader Schumer has issued a stark warning: Democrats will oppose any deal if Republicans move forward. The cuts, aimed at foreign aid and public broadcasting, threaten to plunge the government into a shutdown before the September 30 deadline.