Trump’s allies eye big spending cuts as part of postelection agenda

Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are laying the groundwork for substantial cuts to federal spending in the postelection, lame-duck Congress to offset tens of billions of dollars in new defense spending, including funding for the war in Iran, if Democrats pick up seats on Election Day. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Tuesday...

Sep 16, 2026 - 08:00
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Trump’s allies eye big spending cuts as part of postelection agenda
Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are laying the groundwork for substantial cuts to federal spending in the postelection, lame-duck Congress to offset tens of billions of dollars in new defense spending, including funding for the war in Iran, if Democrats pick up seats on Election Day. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Tuesday...

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