Republicans challenge Trump's first budget plan in Congress
GOP critics fault the budget on both defense spending and broad agency cuts. Some praise defense increases yet dismiss the White House blueprint as a nonstarter, predicting heavy Democratic opposition and little chance of passage. Budget talks hinge on the two year spending framework and an interim 2017- budget deadline.
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Judges halt Trump's revised travel ban in two states
Two federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland blocked the 90 day ban on visas for six Muslim majority nations. They cited discriminatory intent and curtailed criminal entry provisions, signaling another swift appellate and Supreme Court review.
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ACA replacement bill passes committee
The Republican plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act cleared a key hurdle as the House Budget Committee voted 19 to 17 to advance it. Conservatives and centrists won changes including deeper Medicaid cuts and a work requirement for able-bodied participants, while three Freedom Caucus members opposed the move.
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Trump budget cuts outline discretionary 2018 plan
The Trump administration released a preliminary 2018 budget proposal detailing 16 percent cuts to Commerce and broad reductions across agencies. NOAA climate and ocean research face deep cuts including elimination of Sea Grant. Education sees 14 percent cuts affecting teacher training and after school programs while expanding charter funding and private school choice. Energy and HHS reductions accompany efforts to boost nuclear stockpile handling and opioid addiction programs, with Yucca Mountain funding to restart licensing.
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