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Trump Threatens GOP Senators Over $9.4B Spending Cuts

7/12/2025

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President Trump has issued a stern warning to Republican senators who oppose his ambitious $9.4 billion spending cuts package from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With the Senate's vote looming on July 18, dissenters like Susan Collins and Mike Rounds voice worries over potential impacts on public broadcasting and foreign aid, setting the stage for heated amendments before the final decision.

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President Trump has issued a stern warning to Republican senators who oppose his ambitious $9.4 billion spending cuts package from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With the Senate's vote looming on July 18, dissenters like Susan Collins and Mike Rounds voice worries over potential impacts on public broadcasting and foreign aid, setting the stage for heated amendments before the final decision.