Government Spending and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Senators passed a stopgap spending bill after a government shutdown deadline. Bipartisan lawmakers urge funding for Afghan visa program. President-elect Trump promises spending cuts. Lawmakers advocate for Afghan SIV program to protect Afghan nationals. Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead cost-cutting advisory panel.

Key Points

  • Senators passed stopgap spending bill after government shutdown deadline
  • Bipartisan lawmakers urge funding for Afghan visa program
  • President-elect Trump promises spending cuts
  • Efforts to protect Afghan nationals who face threats due to their work with U.S.
  • Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead cost-cutting advisory panel

Pros

  • Bipartisan effort to maintain critical provisions for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program
  • Efforts to protect Afghan nationals who worked alongside U.S. troops and face threats

Cons

  • President-elect Trump's push for steep spending cuts