Trump's Ambitious Plans to Curb Congressional Spending Power
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Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed willingness to challenge President-elect Donald Trump's potential expansion of presidential power, particularly regarding federal spending. Thune emphasized the need for Congress to sometimes "put the brakes on" executive actions. He also discussed plans to work with Trump on shared policy goals, including extending the 2017 tax cuts and securing the southern border. Thune intends to start committee hearings on Trump's Cabinet nominees promptly and is open to recess appointments if Democrats obstruct confirmations.
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- How Trump Plans to Seize the Power of the Purse From Congress ProPublica
- GOP lawmakers wary of Trump’s plan to stop Biden’s spending already approved by Congress Washington Times
- Opinion | Donald Trump Thinks He Won’t Have Enough Power The New York Times
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