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The House of Representatives just advanced Trump’s $9.4 billion federal spending cut package on Wednesday, bringing the controversial plan one step closer to law. The package, built off proposals by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), would let the White House refuse to spend money that Congress had already approved. According to CNBC, the bill targets agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which hands out grants to PBS and NPR. Although Wednesday’s vote passed along party lines, the final vote set for Thursday may not go as smoothly. Some Republican lawmakers are already nervous about the cuts, especially since they’re aimed at programs that are still popular among voters. Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose a few votes if he wants to pass it without Democratic support, and he’s scrambling to lock in his own party. Earlier this week, Mike told CNN, “I’m working on getting the votes we need to get this through.” Senate rule fights delay Big, Beautiful bill The bill was originally part of the GOP’s self-described “big, beautiful bill”, which needed edits before it could survive the Senate reconciliation process. That process allows the Senate to approve budget bills with a simple majority, bypassing the usual 60-vote rule. The Senate parliamentarian, who reviews bills to make sure they follow the chamber’s rules, flagged several pieces of the proposal as invalid under reconciliation rules. Those sections were cut before Wednesday’s vote. While Republicans in the House made the needed changes, some are still uncomfortable with the content. The cuts to PBS, NPR, and USAID are drawing heat from both sides. Even with reconciliation in place, the bill faces a long road through the Senate, especially if more Republicans break ranks. Meanwhile, DOGE isn’t just slashing funds—it’s…

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