Senate approves Trump's spending cuts package

Government Spending Cuts - The Senate approved $9.4 billion in spending cuts requested by President Trump with a vote of 51 to 48 [1] - This package cuts funding to foreign aid and public broadcasting [3] - The House is expected to take up the bill, with a deadline of Friday [4] - The $9 billion in cuts is considered a small amount relative to overall spending [5][6] - The Trump administration initially aimed for $2 trillion in cuts [5] Political Landscape - Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, opposed the measure [1][3] - Concerns were raised about setting a precedent of seeding power to the executive branch [3] - Democrats are not supporting the spending cuts [5] Judicial Nomination - The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the nomination of Mel Boie [7] - Boie's nomination is controversial due to past comments [8] - He is accused of suggesting defying court orders regarding migrant deportations [9] - Tom Tillis will vote for him, indicating likely confirmation [10]