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What is happening with the U.S. spending cuts bill?

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The U.S. Senate is debating a bill to cut $9.4 billion from federal funds, mainly targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid. The bill narrowly advanced after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. Some cuts, such as to AIDS relief, were removed to secure support. The Senate faces a tight deadline and strong pressure from President Trump, with the final vote pending.

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Congress split on spending cuts to NPR, foreign aid programs

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  • Senate split 50-50 on spending cuts, requiring Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote. 16s
  • Bill proposes $9 billion in cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid programs. 34s
  • Cuts represent a small fraction of the federal budget, about one-tenth of one percent. 45s
  • Proposed cuts to the PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program were removed to secure more support. 1m 20s
  • Final Senate vote and House approval are required before the bill can proceed. 1m 44s
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Congress split on spending cuts to NPR, foreign aid programs
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Fox News
15 hours ago
Congress split on spending cuts to NPR, foreign aid programs

The Senate was evenly divided on the bill, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote to advance it. The cuts target public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Congress split on spending cuts to NPR, foreign aid programs
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Fox News
15 hours ago
Congress split on spending cuts to NPR, foreign aid programs

Cuts to the PEPFAR AIDS program were removed to win over some Republicans, but concerns remain about the impact on public radio and local stations.

Senate GOP could struggle to meet deadline for spending cuts package
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CBS America
2 days ago
Senate GOP could struggle to meet deadline for spending cuts package

Senate Republicans are considering a bill to cut $9.4 billion from multiple federal agencies, facing a Friday deadline and pressure from President Trump.

Senate GOP could struggle to meet deadline for spending cuts package
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CBS America
2 days ago
Senate GOP could struggle to meet deadline for spending cuts package

Republican leaders are negotiating with members who have reservations, aiming to avoid changes that would require another House vote due to the slim majority.

All about the bill that would cut $9.4 Bn in funds
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CBS America
2 days ago
All about the bill that would cut $9.4 Bn in funds

The bill would permanently cut over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and more than $8 billion from USAID and other assistance programs.

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