Summary
The US Senate voted to cut $9 billion from approved funding, targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting. The bill passed with a 51-48 vote and now returns to the House of Representatives for further approval. The decision is part of a broader plan to reduce federal spending.
Key Facts
- The US Senate passed a bill to cut $9 billion from previous funding.
- Cuts affect public broadcasting and foreign aid.
- The vote was 51 in favor and 48 against.
- The bill aims to save costs under a plan by President Donald Trump.
- The House of Representatives had earlier passed a similar version with $9.4 billion in cuts.
- An amendment kept $400 million for the Pepfar HIV/Aids program.
- The bill removes $8 billion from global aid programs and over $1 billion from public broadcasting.
- The bill now returns to the House for further voting.
