House Approves Trump $9B Cuts Public Media, Foreign Aid
House Approves Trump $9B Cuts Public Media, Foreign Aid

House Approves Trump $9B Cuts Public Media, Foreign Aid

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The US House of Representatives approved President Donald Trump's plan to rescind roughly $9 billion in previously allocated government funding, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and nearly $8 billion in foreign aid programs. This marks the first time in decades that a president has successfully submitted such a rescission package to Congress, signaling a significant shift in federal spending control toward the executive branch. The CPB funding cut will impact NPR, PBS, and over 1,500 local public broadcasting stations, which many lawmakers argue serve critical roles beyond news, such as emergency alerts. The foreign aid reductions target programs aiding countries facing drought, disease, and political unrest, including funds for refugee support and disaster relief. While some Republicans expressed discomfort, they voted in favor to align with Trump’s agenda, whereas Democrats uniformly opposed the measure, raising concerns about the erosion of Congress’s spending authority. The bill now awaits President Trump's signature to become law.

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