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'Grow A Spine': Elizabeth Warren Calls On GOP Senators To 'Stop Bowing Down To Their Pretend King'

Published July 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:15

And if that wasn't bad enough, Trump is already plotting to use a shady loophole to defund even more programs demanding cuts so late in the year that Congress doesn't have time to do anything about it. The director of Donald Trump's Office of Budget and Management, Russ Vote, has already said that the loophole is, quote, on the table. Now, let's be clear about what's happening here. Step one, Congress negotiates a compromise that both Republicans and Democrats support and it's signed into law. (03:15–03:26)

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Asserts that Russ Vote confirmed the loophole is being considered for use.

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