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Trump pushes senators to make $9.4 trillion in spending cuts

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President Trump is pushing for Senate Republican lawmakers to agree to make $9.4 trillion in spending cuts, including Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) slashes to things like foreign aid and public broadcasting.

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  • President Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to approve $9.4 trillion in spending cuts. 2s
  • The proposed cuts target foreign aid and public broadcasting, among other areas. 1m 14s
  • Some Republican lawmakers are concerned about the effects on rural areas and emergency information access. 1m 35s
  • Trump has threatened to withhold endorsements from Republicans who do not support the cuts. 2m 19s
  • There is internal debate among Republicans about specific cuts, including to the PEPFAR AIDS program. 3m 0s
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