Pete Hegseth orders leaders to develop plans to enact strict cuts while tax agency reportedly to lay off thousandsAs Donald Trump’s administration continues to fire thousands of federal workers and radically slash federal spending, some Republicans are growing unnerved, Axios reports.As the cuts start to hit GOP lawmakers’ districts and states, some have told Axios there is a larger conflict brewing over the constitutional issue of whether the president can bypass Congress on such decisions.I think you’re going to see a clash when they start abolishing [agencies]. Say like USAid, right? We authorized that. That’s a creature of Congress. If they try to do something like that, then you’re going to get into a constitutional argument or crisis.Before making cuts rashly, the administration should be studying and staffing to see what the consequences are. Measure twice before cutting. They have had to backtrack multiple times.We all want efficiencies, there is a way to do it, and the way ...
The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to plan for 8% budget cuts annually over the next five years, with a focus on reducing unnecessary spending and bureaucracy. Areas such as southern border operations, nuclear modernization, missile defense, and drone acquisition are targeted, while regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa may face reduced support. Concurrently, the IRS is laying off thousands of workers, indicating broader austerity measures. The administration aims to prioritize "peace through strength" and streamline military operations.
