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Republicans Divided Over Trump's $9.4 Billion Budget Cuts

7/12/2025

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Senate Republicans are at odds over President Trump's proposed $9.4 billion funding cuts, which would slash $8.3 billion from USAID and over $1 billion from public broadcasting. Senators Collins, Rounds, and Murkowski voice worries about the detrimental effects on health programs and rural radio. An amendment process is set to unfold before the vote, as discussions aim to bridge the divide.

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Senate Republicans are at odds over President Trump's proposed $9.4 billion funding cuts, which would slash $8.3 billion from USAID and over $1 billion from public broadcasting. Senators Collins, Rounds, and Murkowski voice worries about the detrimental effects on health programs and rural radio. An amendment process is set to unfold before the vote, as discussions aim to bridge the divide.