Some Republican lawmakers appear so entrenched in their spending habits that even modest budget reductions—representing a fraction of overall federal expenditures—seem beyond their reach.
As noted by The Gateway Pundit, the House passed a bill last month aimed at formalizing $9.4 billion in federal cuts. The Senate has until July 18 to approve the DOGE cuts and forward the legislation to President Trump for final approval.
Among the targeted programs are USAID, the Department of Peace, and publicly funded media outlets like NPR and PBS. The bill specifically proposes eliminating federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Despite requiring only 51 votes
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