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Senate GOP Divided Over Trump's $9.4 Billion Cuts

7/16/2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson is rallying Senate Republicans to support President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package, which targets cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. However, moderate GOP senators are pushing back, especially against reductions in vital health programs like PEPFAR. With a vote anticipated by July 18, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under intense pressure from both the White House and Trump.

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Speaker Mike Johnson is rallying Senate Republicans to support President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package, which targets cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. However, moderate GOP senators are pushing back, especially against reductions in vital health programs like PEPFAR. With a vote anticipated by July 18, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under intense pressure from both the White House and Trump.