Senate Republican leaders are working to pass President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion request to cut funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting programs. The package targets global health programs, AIDS prevention efforts, and local radio stations across the country. House Republicans already passed the bill last month without making any changes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune can only lose three GOP senators and still get the bill passed. The South Dakota Republican admits it’s unclear what the final bill will look like when it reaches the Senate floor. Some Republican senators want to make changes to protect certain programs they think are important.
