In a surprising move, Congress is standing up to the Trump administration's drastic budget cuts. A Senate meeting revealed a bipartisan effort to protect science funding, with only minor reductions proposed for key agencies. The fight over funding for the FBI headquarters, however, threatens to derail progress.
Tune in to CNN This Morning as Keith discusses the alarming NASA layoffs and the potential loss of American space leadership to China, alongside key Senate discussions on science funding.
In a dramatic showdown, Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee unite to oppose Trump's $9 billion cuts to federal funding for public broadcasting and international aid. Key senators highlight the essential role of local programming and emergency services.
USDA's Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed a controversial plan to fill critical roles after 15,000 employees resigned. Questions arise about the future of the agency as new hires are sought.
In a decisive ruling, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from freezing federal funding without Congressional approval, upholding the separation of powers and reinforcing constitutional governance.
Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a clean government funding extension to prevent a shutdown, aiming to incorporate cuts from Elon Musk’s efficiency initiative for fiscal year 2026.