Senate Confronts Trump Administration Over Deep Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid
Senate Confronts Trump Administration Over Deep Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid A contentious battle is unfolding in the Senate as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle push back against the Trump administration’s proposed $9 billion in federal funding rescissions. The cuts, detailed in a request sent to Congress last month, target crucial programs, including public broadcasting and various international aid initiatives. During a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought…