Online reports, according to US media Semafor, people familiar with the matter said that Trump is directly involved in the $9.4 billion budget reduction bill this week and communicating directly with senators. A senior administration official said senators were also preparing to respond, and Trump could rage if the federal cuts failed, and the White House did not want the Senate to change the plan. Walter, director of the budget office, said before Tuesday's procedural vote that this week "could be a major turning point in the way the city [refers to Washington] operates." There is also political pressure: Trump is signaling that Republicans running for PBS funding will not have his support.