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Claim Text: Officials said they still believe that they can proceed with their attempts to dissolve the department and relocate its staff this year, arguing that the new funding legislation did not explicitly prevent them from doing so.
Simplified Text: Officials believe they can proceed with attempts to dissolve the department and relocate staff this year.
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Claim Maker: Officials
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Government Policy
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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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