🕰️Senate to decide by Friday on Trumps $9 billion funding clawbacks
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By Friday at midnight, the Senate must act on President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in previously approved foreign aid and public broadcasting funding or release the funds under the Impoundment Control Act. OMB Director Russell Vought confirmed removal of PEPFAR cuts, shrinking the package from $9.4 billion. Majority Leader John Thune expects procedural votes this week to bypass a filibuster.
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Why This Matters
Deadline pressure:
Funds automatically released Friday unless Senate acts.
PEPFAR spared:
$400 million HIV/AIDS relief cut removed, showing intra‐party leverage.
Budget process eroded:
Rescission uses simple majority, not standard 60-vote rule.
Global aid hangs in balance:
Cuts target refugee, democracy and health programs.
Stay informed:
Citizens must watch votes and urge accountability.
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Which office withheld updated apportionment data while the GAO reviewed the June 3 special message?
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Which institution reviewed the June 3 special message and found the 22 proposed rescissions consistent with the law?
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Rescission bills in the Senate can be filibustered and thus require 60 votes to pass.
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