Trump allies prep lame-duck spending cuts to fund Iran war — SkimNews
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- Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are laying groundwork for substantial cuts to federal spending in a postelection, lame-duck Congress.
- The cuts would offset tens of billions of dollars in new defense spending — including funding for the war in Iran — and would only be pursued if Democrats gain seats on Election Day.
Why it matters: The plan ties tens of billions in new defense and Iran war funding directly to offsetting spending cuts, meaning Election Day outcomes would dictate whether the lame-duck Congress moves to cut federal programs to pay for the war effort.
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