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Congress is on track to approve more than $1.6 trillion in discretionary spending for 2026, amounting to little change from the previous fiscal year, according to a preliminary analysis of federal budget records by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan research organization.
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Congress is on track to approve more than $1.6 trillion in discretionary spending for 2026
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News Article
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{
    "year": "2026",
    "spending": "$1.6 trillion",
    "organization": "Penn Wharton Budget Model"
}
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Politics Government Finance
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February 20, 2026 at 1:49 AM (6 months ago)
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February 20, 2026 at 1:49 AM (6 months ago)

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Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/trump-congress-budget-cuts.html

President Trump's attempts to drastically cut the federal budget were largely rejected by Congress. Lawmakers preserved funding for many programs, including education, health, and research. The article analyzes the political dynamics and implications of these budget battles.

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