House Republicans passed a proposal to cut federal funding by $9bn, primarily influenced by Donald Trump, with a vote tally of 216-213. The urgency to act was driven by a deadline to avert mandatory spending of approximately $8bn for foreign assistance and $1.1bn for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Changes made by the Senate that ensured protections for certain health programs helped sway earlier dissenters among Republican members. A delay in the vote was linked to controversies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's past ties with Trump, culminating in Democratic attempts to incorporate document release mandates that failed to gain Republican support.
House Republicans passed Donald Trump's funding cut proposal, clawing back $9bn in federal dollars with a vote split along party lines, 216-213, facing a tight Friday deadline.
The proposal's approval was crucial to avoid the administration spending about $8bn intended for foreign assistance programs and $1.1bn budgeted for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Republicans previously opposed to the bill were appeased by Senate changes that protected Pepfar funding and limited cuts to critical health and assistance programs.
Controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his ties to Trump delayed the House vote, with Democrats aiming to add language for document release but failing to obtain support from Republicans.
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