The House approved a rescission package to cancel $9 billion, primarily targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid. This action marks the first successful presidential rescission request in decades, with the House voting narrowly at 216-213. The package includes $1.1 billion cut from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and around $8 billion from foreign aid programs. While some Republicans supported the cuts despite reservations, no Democrat backed the proposal, raising concerns over the executive branch's power in spending matters. The bill moves forward to Trump's signature, following earlier tax cuts that are projected to increase the national debt significantly.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 216-213, marking the first time in decades a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request.
The package cancels about $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and nearly $8 billion for various foreign aid programs, impacting countries facing political unrest.
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