At some point on Wednesday evening, the Senate is likely to approve a bill trimming the federal budget by about $9 billion—though the exact total could change as amendments are offered on the Senate floor.
On one hand, this is a laudable and semi-significant effort at cutting the cost of government. If the rescission bill ultimately makes it through Congress and President Donald Trump signs it, then Republicans will turn all the drama surrounding Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into a meaningful, if small, reduction in federal spending.
On the other hand, the bill should be proof that "owning the libs" is not an effective strategy for balancing the budget or imposing fiscal responsibility.
