Congress has until Friday to pass the rescissions package or it expires. The Republican-led House passed it last month, 214-212. In the Senate, where the GOP holds a narrow 53-47 majority, party leaders can afford to lose no more than three Republican “no” votes, if all Democrats are opposed. Vice President JD Vance would break any ties.

Congressional Republicans are launching into their next big legislative fight – this time over DOGE spending cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting – that risks the wrath of President Donald Trump if they fail.

The GOP’s bill to claw back billions of dollars in federal funding is set to hit the Senate floor this week despite serious — and vocal — concerns among some Republicans over the cuts targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid.