White House Plans Second Rescissions Package Including Education Cuts

The Trump administration is preparing to introduce a second rescissions package that will include cuts to education funding, continuing its efforts to reduce federal spending and dismantle the Department of Education. This follows the successful passage of the first rescissions package, which reclaimed over $9 billion from programs such as NPR, PBS, and USAID. While specifics of the new package remain unclear, it is expected to target both education and other government spending areas. President Trump has long advocated for eliminating the Department of Education, and since issuing an executive order, the department has already laid off approximately 1,300 employees. Congressional leaders, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, confirm ongoing discussions with the administration, though the scope of the package is anticipated to be smaller than the first. The administration aims to use rescissions to cut wasteful spending and shift resources toward American priorities, with further details expected soon.