Trump Admin Pushes $9.3 Billion Spending Cuts

The Trump administration is pushing a rescissions plan to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS, citing their 'anti-conservative bias' and alleged dissemination of 'radical, woke propaganda'. This move is part of a broader proposal to cut $9.3 billion from federal spending, including $8.3 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development, as part of efforts to address 'waste, fraud, and abuse'. The plan is supported by the Office of Management and Budget and has stirred significant controversy, with critics arguing it would undermine public media's essential services. The proposal requires Congress's approval, and if passed, it would mark a significant shift in funding dynamics for public broadcasting. The initiative follows previous unsuccessful attempts during Trump's first term and is part of ongoing political debates regarding media bias and government funding priorities.