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House GOP Faces Backlash Over Controversial Funding Cuts

6/13/2025

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House Republicans are gearing up for a pivotal vote on a controversial package that seeks to slash funding for foreign aid and public media, including NPR and PBS. This legislation represents a significant challenge to their promise of shrinking government, while Democrats warn that these cuts jeopardize vital services and programs that many rely on.

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House Republicans are gearing up for a pivotal vote on a controversial package that seeks to slash funding for foreign aid and public media, including NPR and PBS. This legislation represents a significant challenge to their promise of shrinking government, while Democrats warn that these cuts jeopardize vital services and programs that many rely on.