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Rep. Crane Pushes to Defund Controversial Democracy Agency

8/1/2025

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Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) is pushing to defund the National Endowment for Democracy after House Republicans reinstated $315 million in funding. Critics contend that NED has veered left, jeopardizing American interests. In contrast, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart argues that this funding supports Trump's America First agenda and bolsters national security.

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Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) is pushing to defund the National Endowment for Democracy after House Republicans reinstated $315 million in funding. Critics contend that NED has veered left, jeopardizing American interests. In contrast, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart argues that this funding supports Trump's America First agenda and bolsters national security.