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Claim Text: Democrats and Republicans adopted a funding deal in late January that provisioned $79 billion for the agency, a slight increase from 2025.
Simplified Text: Democrats and Republicans adopted a funding deal provisioned $79 billion for the agency.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Finance Government
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Created: February 20, 2026 at 1:49 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: 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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