Senate to weigh amendments to $9 billion cuts to foreign aid, public media funding

The Senate is set to vote on President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in spending, including $8 billion from foreign aid and $1 billion from public broadcasting, after a narrow advancement despite pushback from some Republicans. Concerns remain over the lack of specific implementation details and cuts to essential services like local radio and television stations.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Senate is trying to agree on a plan to save money by cutting some spending, but some people are worried about what will happen if they do that.

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