46 programs Trump wants to eliminate, according to his proposed budget Politics Jun 5, 2025 4:14 PM EDT

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Presidential budget proposals are usually seen as symbolic. But President Donald Trump is running the Republican Party and asserting presidential power in ways unseen in American history. At the least, the outline he has presented to Congress this year will influence lawmakers’ decisions.

From the White House and Republican perspective, his plan to eliminate some programs underscores that he is pushing for action that others have avoided. Looking at his initial or “skinny” budget proposal , along with an “appendix” the White House released last Friday , Trump’s budget wou

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