Roger Marshall predicts GOP will need to compromise now to balance budget later

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Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) scoffed at the concept of balancing the federal budget before the 2026 elections.

The Department of Government Efficiency has cut millions from various government departments, spurring conversation about balancing the federal budget. While fellow Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) has called for a balanced budget as soon as this year, Marshall was skeptical of such a short timeline.

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