Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to 'make DC squeal' amid shutdown fight

Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to 'make DC squeal' amid shutdown fight

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is targeting COVID-19 funding and federal programs for elimination in a detailed letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought.

Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to ‘make DC squeal’ amid shutdown fight

A Senate Republican has a list of more than a ‘trillion dollars worth of ideas ripe for a trim’ as the federal government shutdown continues.  Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought has so far announced his plans to withhold nearly $30 billion in federal funding to blue states and cities, while Senate Democrats continue to block Republicans’ efforts to reopen the government. And Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has some ideas for even deep…

Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to ‘make DC squeal’ amid shutdown fight – Your Capital Minds

A Senate Republican has a list of more than a ‘trillion dollars worth of ideas ripe for a trim’ as the federal government shutdown continues.  Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought has so far announced his plans to withhold nearly $30 billion in federal funding to blue states and cities, while Senate Democrats continue to block Republicans’ efforts to reopen the government. And Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has some ideas for even deep…