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Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained

Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained

Summary

The House approved a request from President Trump to take back billions of dollars that were set aside for foreign aid and public media. The Senate will review this request in a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Key Facts

  • The House agreed to President Trump’s plan to withdraw funds previously allocated for foreign aid and public media.
  • The term "claw back" means taking back money that was already allocated for certain purposes.
  • The request involves billions of dollars.
  • This request will next be reviewed by the Senate.
  • The Senate is set to hold a hearing about this request on Wednesday.

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