Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are preparing to propose significant cuts to federal spending during the lame-duck session of Congress following the upcoming elections. This initiative aims to offset an increase of tens of billions of dollars in defense spending, which includes funding related to the war in Iran, contingent on the outcome of the elections where Democrats may gain seats. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) made this announcement on Tuesday.
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Senate Conservatives Propose Spending Cuts in Lame-Duck Congress
Senate conservatives are planning to propose cuts to federal spending in the lame-duck Congress after the elections. This is intended to counterbalance new defense spending, including funds for the war in Iran, depending on potential Democratic gains in the elections. Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced these plans on Tuesday.
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