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flag Trump to release list of targeted federal programs amid shutdown, citing waste and socialism.

flag President Donald Trump announced he will release a list on Friday of federal programs he labels "Democrat-backed" for elimination, calling them wasteful or socialist, with cuts intended to be permanent. flag The move, part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending, comes amid a two-week government shutdown. flag Trump claims Republican programs will be spared as they "work," while the Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought, continues layoffs of federal workers perceived as politically aligned with Democrats. flag The administration maintains essential services, including Social Security payments, and says it is prepared to sustain operations through further cuts. flag Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a meeting with Trump in Washington on Friday.

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