Republicans argue the $9.4 billion in spending cuts are necessary to address the nation’s mounting debt even though last month they passed a package of tax and spending cuts that could add an extra $3 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years. The cuts passed Thursday, if approved by the Senate, would amount to less than a hundredth of a percent of projected federal spending for this year. Thursday’s vote represents the first attempt by Congress and the White House to take Musk’s work and make it official. Senate Republicans have suggested they’d like to change the provision, but LaLota expressed confidence that wouldn’t happen. Rescission requests, which are initiated by the White House, cannot be filibustered in the Senate, meaning they require a simple majority to pass.

Source: Huffington Post June 12, 2025 23:10 UTC