House Republicans approved President Trump's $9 billion rescissions package, which slashes foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, passing narrowly at 216-213. The package cuts $8 billion in foreign assistance, including USAID, and $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, threatening NPR and PBS funding. Despite delays caused by bipartisan efforts to force a vote on Jeffrey Epstein files, the bill's passage was celebrated by Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who underscored the long-time Republican aim to achieve these cuts.
House Republicans pushed through a $9 billion rescissions package targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, overcoming a political standoff regarding the Epstein files.
The bill passed 216-213 before a Friday deadline, with only two Republicans opposing the package aimed at cutting $8 billion from foreign assistance and $1 billion from CPB.
Trump declared the package a triumph on Truth Social, emphasizing that Republicans have aimed for these cuts for 40 years, and described it as a significant victory.
House Speaker Mike Johnson described the vote as a delight and stated his commitment to swift presidential approval despite delays caused by bipartisan actions concerning Epstein documents.
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