Republican lawmakers delivered a major victory for taxpayers today. The Senate passed President Trump’s $9 billion clawback package after a marathon voting session. This bill slashes wasteful foreign aid and cuts funding for liberal media outlets. It’s a huge win for fiscal responsibility and American wallets.
The package targets nearly $8 billion from USAID’s bloated budget. It also axes over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That’s the group that funds NPR and PBS. These cuts stop taxpayer money from funding woke agendas overseas and biased reporting at home.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune celebrated this long-overdue action. He called it “a small but important step toward fiscal sanity.” Thune praised the Trump administration for identifying these wasteful programs. Every dollar saved is a dollar kept in Americans’ pockets.
This victory came despite fierce opposition from Democrats. Only two Republicans joined them in voting against the bill. The rest stood strong with President Trump. They showed real commitment to cutting government bloat.
Florida Senator Ashley Moody called this a major accomplishment. She appeared on Fox News to explain why this matters. Moody said it proves Republicans can deliver on promises to curb spending. Hardworking families deserve this relief.
The bill now heads to the House where it’s expected to pass. Republicans will keep fighting to root out more waste. This is just the first step in their plan. They’re determined to protect taxpayer money from being squandered.
President Trump’s administration identified these cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. They’re doing the job voters elected them to do. Draining the swamp isn’t just a slogan—it’s happening right now.
This bill sends a clear message to bureaucrats: Stop wasting Americans’ hard-earned money. The GOP is putting taxpayers first and cutting off funds to programs that don’t serve American interests. It’s about time someone stood up for the people.