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The Daily Signal Podcast
DOGE $$ Cuts, Senate Budget Bill, Trump vs. Maine | Feb. 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is on a mission to cut wasteful spending, eliminating millions in diversity contracts. The Senate passes a contentious $340 billion budget reconciliation bill, with fierce political debates. Trump sparks debates over his new order restricting male athletes from women's sports, facing pushback from some governors. Plus, a look at Sen. Hawley's push for oversight on U.S. aid to Ukraine and a high-profile trial involving New York City's mayor hints at escalating tensions in politics.
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- HUD Secretary Scott Turner is prioritizing fiscal accountability, recently identifying $260 million in savings by eliminating wasteful DEI initiatives.
- The Senate's approval of a $340 billion budget reconciliation bill aims to bolster border security and enhance defense capabilities amid ongoing immigration debates.
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Elimination of DEI Initiatives
The Trump administration is actively eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from federal agencies. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently canceled $4 million in DEI contracts related to so-called culture transformation services, seen as financial mismanagement of taxpayer dollars. HUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasized the need for accountability in federal expenditure and reported a substantial finding of $260 million in savings through waste elimination efforts. Additionally, new policies at HUD prioritize biological truth in federally funded facilities, reaffirming rules to prevent biological males from entering women's shelters.
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