House Republicans vote to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS
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House Passes $9.4B Spending Cuts to Foreign Aid, Public Media
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on June 12, 2025. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This rescissions package eliminates wasteful government spending that has been identified by DOGE and puts American taxpayers first. NPR and PBS have consistently betrayed public trust by advancing far-left agendas instead of providing fair, balanced reporting, making federal funding unjustifiable. Foreign aid programs have been funding radical initiatives like woke climate alarmist projects and diversity programs that don't serve America's interests.
Democratic narrative
These cuts represent cruelty masquerading as cost-cutting that will lead to preventable deaths of hundreds of thousands globally while eliminating trusted local news sources. The package targets lifesaving programs like HIV programs that have saved over 25 million lives and essential public broadcasting services that provide emergency alerts and educational programming to rural communities. This reckless measure undermines America's global leadership and national security for minimal budget savings.