Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., told Newsmax on Tuesday that he is optimistic about making more federal spending cuts and has already started talks with the White House on a new rescission package focused on cost savings and advancing President Donald Trump’s economic agenda.

“I am,” Mullin said, when asked if he thinks more budget cuts could be achieved. “We’ve already been on the talk with the White House. I should visit with the White House this morning — at about 7:30 this morning, I was over there talking with them about another rescission package.”

Mullin appeared on “Rob Schmitt Tonight” just two weeks after congressional Republicans passed what they describe as the largest tax and spending cut package in U.S. history. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act advanced Trump’s fiscal agenda, which emphasizes sharp reductions in foreign aid and domestic discretionary programs.

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