Senate Republicans are preparing to push for major federal spending reductions in the upcoming lame-duck session to balance a surge in defense funding, including allocations for military operations, should Democrats gain seats in the election. The move reflects an effort to counterbalance increased military expenditures, particularly in the Middle East, amid shifting political dynamics. With leadership signaling early action, lawmakers face a tight timeline to reconcile budget priorities before the year’s end. The strategy underscores deep divisions over fiscal policy as the legislative agenda enters its final stretch.
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...
