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Trump Endorses Third Reconciliation Bill While Administration Cuts Progressive Group Funding

President Trump called for passage of a $350 billion reconciliation package while his administration terminated partnerships with dozens of organizations.

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President Trump on Wednesday endorsed a third reconciliation bill worth $350 billion, urging Congress to pass the legislation immediately with the Save America Act included. Trump called on Republicans in Congress to advance what he termed "Recon 3.0," which he said was requested by the Department of War.

Separately, the Trump administration's Board of Peace is encountering funding challenges as questions arise about the sources and destinations of its budget. The board's primary initiative, a U.S. peace plan for Gaza, has stalled amid various obstacles. Trump had announced a U.S. pledge for the board during its inaugural signing ceremony in February.

Meanwhile, the Interior Department announced it is terminating 43 partnerships and cutting over $4 million in funding to organizations associated with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, environmental justice initiatives, and immigration advocacy. The department characterized these moves as being in "direct opposition" to the administration's mission.

The funding cuts represent part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape federal partnerships with outside organizations. The affected groups had previously received federal support for various programs and initiatives.

The reconciliation bill endorsement comes as Trump seeks to advance his legislative priorities through the budget reconciliation process, which allows certain fiscal measures to pass with a simple majority in the Senate.

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