Congress

GOP Moderates Keep Their ‘Cards Close’ on Rescission Bill — But May Be Tipping Their Hand

No Republican has actually come out against the controversial bill to cut $9.4 billion from international aid and public broadcasting programs. It’s a good sign for leaders.

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Rep. Don Bacon speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol. Francis Chung/POLITICO/AP

By Riley Rogerson and Daniella Diaz

June 10, 2025 04:32 PM

House Republican leaders are charging ahead with a rescission bill on Thursday that would codify $9.4 billion in controversial cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, counting on vulnerable Republicans worried about associating themselves with the unpopular DOGE agency to simply cave.

Early indications are that these more moderate Republicans will do just that.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s whip operation continues to make progress, moving members toward supporting the package.