The House approved a plan to retract about $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid, following a vote of 216-213. This decision represents a notable shift in Congressional practice, as it is the first time in decades a president has successfully submitted a rescission request. Some Republicans expressed discomfort with the cuts yet voted in favor, fearing opposition to Trump. The package cuts $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and nearly $8 billion for foreign aid programs. No Democrats supported the measure, reflecting deep partisan divisions.
The House approved President Donald Trump's request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid, marking a significant shift in Congressional dynamics.
This rescission request marks the first successful attempt by a president to submit such a plan to Congress in decades, indicating a new approach to budget cuts.
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