The US Senate has approved Donald Trump's request to eliminate $9 billion in previously authorized spending, voting 51 to 48. Most cuts will affect foreign aid directed at countries suffering from disease, war, and natural disasters, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will lose $1.1 billion designated over two years. Republicans, including Trump, contend that funding for public broadcasting is superfluous and criticize its perceived liberal bias. The cuts signal a shift in spending policy under the Trump administration, with ongoing efforts to slash federal expenditure.
The US Senate approved Donald Trump's plan for billions of dollars in cuts, voting 51 to 48 to cut $9bn in spending previously approved by Congress.
Cuts mainly target foreign aid programs for countries affected by disease, war, and natural disasters, along with eliminating $1.1bn for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Trump and Republicans label public broadcasting funding as unnecessary and reject its news coverage as biased, demonstrating their stance on spending priorities.
Despite historical reluctance, Republicans in Congress have largely supported Trump's changes to spending, facing little opposition in their majority.
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