Archive · 18 Jul 2025
House Approves Trump's USD 9 Billion Spending Cuts
The House voted to cut approximately USD 9 billion from government spending.
The cuts primarily target public broadcasting (like PBS) and foreign aid, which supports various international programs.
Republicans, supported by the White House, aim to reduce spending and see some programs as wasteful.
Democrats, however, express concerns that these cuts will harm America's global influence and could benefit China.
This is the first time in many years a president has successfully requested these types of cuts.
The House approved President Trump's request for a USD 9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid.
This marks the first time in decades a president successfully submitted a rescissions request to Congress.
The bill cancels USD 1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Nearly USD 8 billion is cut from various foreign aid programs.
Democrats voiced concerns about the impact of the cuts on America's global standing.
- Who
- The House of Representatives and President Trump
- What
- The House approved President Trump's request to cut USD 9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- Republicans and the White House aim to reduce government spending.
Democrats' Perspective
Republicans' Perspective
Overall Impact
Democrats' Perspective
Democrats opposed the cuts, arguing they would damage the country's global standing.
Republicans' Perspective
The White House argued the rescissions best served the American taxpayer.
Foreign Aid
Democrats' Perspective
Democrats believe cutting foreign aid will create a void for China.
Republicans' Perspective
The White House believes cuts in foreign aid will incentivize other nations to step up.
- Amount of Cuts
- Approximately USD 9 billion
- Affected Programs
- Public broadcasting and foreign aid
- House Vote
- 216-213 in favor
- CPB Cut
- USD 1.1 billion
- Foreign Aid Cuts
- Approximately USD 8 billion
- Bill Status
- Headed to Trump for signature
