Congressional Republicans are facing internal conflicts over President Donald Trump’s proposed DOGE spending cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting. With a crucial July 18 deadline approaching, the party is struggling to unite behind the $9.4 billion cuts package.
The proposal aims to reduce funding for various programs, including $1.1 billion from local broadcasting stations like NPR and PBS, though critics note these DOGE cuts will have minimal impact on the massive federal budget deficit. It also targets global health initiatives, such as President George W. Bush’s PEPFAR program to fight AIDS.
