"GOP lawmakers have called Trump Cabinet officials to raise concerns about the cuts’ impacts on their states and districts."

"Republican lawmakers have succeeded in back-channeling with Trump officials to save energy and environment programs and workers from the wrath of Elon Musk.

For two months, the tech billionaire’s government efficiency operation has fired federal workers and halted funding streams, causing a barrage of news headlines about widespread uncertainty for EPA programs, money for farmers, Forest Service personnel and more.

Some Republican lawmakers, in turn, have picked up the phone to call Trump Cabinet officials, raising concerns about the fallout in their state and districts. Many have found success while, perhaps unsurprisingly, Democrats say they are coming up empty."

Kelsey Brugger and Andres Picon report for E&E News March 25, 2025. [2]