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17-07-2025
The US Senate has passed President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) spending cuts package, which aims to cut $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The package now heads to the House of Representatives for final approval before a Friday deadline. Despite some Republican opposition, the bill passed with a 51-48 vote, with two Republicans, Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, voting against it.
Entities: Donald Trump, Senate, House of Representatives, Department of Government Efficiency, US Agency for International Development • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-07-2025
The US Senate has approved a $9 billion rescission package proposed by the Trump administration, which includes cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. The package, voted 51-48 along party lines, would eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and $7.9 billion in other programs, including foreign food and health programs. The cut to CPB funding would impact NPR, PBS, and their member stations. The bill now heads to the House for a final showdown.
Entities: US Senate, Trump administration, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NPR, PBS • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-07-2025
The Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump's $9 billion rescissions bill, which includes cuts to foreign aid programs and public broadcasting, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives.
Entities: Senate Republicans, President Donald Trump, John Thune, USAID, NPR • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
17-07-2025
The US Congress approved a White House request to claw back $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, with Republicans bowing to President Trump's demands despite concerns over congressional spending power. The measure, which was passed in a narrow vote, will cut $8 billion from foreign assistance programs and $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting NPR and PBS stations.
Entities: Congress, White House, President Trump, NPR, PBS • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-07-2025
The US Senate approved President Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, with a 51-48 vote. The measure, which includes $8 billion for foreign assistance programs and $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, is expected to be finalized in the House later this week. The decision has sparked controversy, with Democrats arguing that Republicans are ceding Congress's constitutional powers and potentially harming bipartisan negotiations to fund the government.
Entities: US Senate, President Trump, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NPR, PBS • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
