US Senate Approves Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting Cuts

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

Washington – The United States Senate has officially passed President Donald Trump’s proposal to implement sweeping cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, marking a significant policy victory for the Republican administration.

The legislation, approved early Thursday, authorizes the reduction of billions in federal spending, reinforcing Trump’s long-standing campaign to prioritize “America First” fiscal policies and curtail what he often describes as “wasteful overseas spending.”

The bill’s passage highlights the Republican Party’s firm grip over Congress, where opposition to Trump’s economic agenda remains minimal. The move also reflects increasing alignment between the executive branch and GOP lawmakers on issues involving budgetary discipline and national priorities.

Key Highlights:

• Foreign Aid Cuts: The bill slashes funding for several international development and humanitarian programs, particularly those administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other global partners.
• Public Broadcasting Reduction: The legislation also targets public media organizations like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS, reducing or eliminating grants previously protected under bipartisan support.
• Minimal Congressional Resistance: Despite historical pushback on such cuts, this time the measure passed with little opposition, signaling growing unity within Trump’s Republican base in both the Senate and House.

While fiscal conservatives hailed the move as a “necessary realignment of taxpayer priorities”, critics argue that the cuts could undermine America’s soft power abroad and affect access to public media for underserved communities at home.

Trump administration officials defended the legislation, asserting that domestic security, economic recovery, and military strength must take precedence over foreign engagements and public media subsidies.

The approved budget cuts are expected to be implemented in the next fiscal cycle, beginning October 2025. Analysts predict a wave of adjustments in both international partnerships and domestic public media programming as agencies prepare for funding shortfalls.

This legislative win further cements President Trump’s dominance over U.S. fiscal and foreign policy, setting the stage for more aggressive reforms in the months ahead as the 2026 midterms approach.

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