Overview

• First procedural votes to advance the rescissions package are scheduled for Tuesday under the filibuster‐proof process
• OMB Director Russ Vought is meeting with Senate Republicans at a private GOP lunch to address concerns and secure support
• President Trump has threatened to withhold endorsements from any Republican who opposes cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting
• Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Thom Tillis are pushing for amendments to protect PEPFAR and tribal public media funding
• Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer oppose the measure, warning it will undermine bipartisan appropriations and critical global health initiatives