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Trump's $9.4B Aid Cut Faces Senate Showdown

6/26/2025

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Russell Vought, the White House budget chief, defended President Trump's bold move to cut $9.4 billion in foreign aid and public media funding. The House has given the green light, sending the request to the Senate, where it awaits a crucial hearing. Congress faces a tight 45-day deadline to make a decision.

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Russell Vought, the White House budget chief, defended President Trump's bold move to cut $9.4 billion in foreign aid and public media funding. The House has given the green light, sending the request to the Senate, where it awaits a crucial hearing. Congress faces a tight 45-day deadline to make a decision.