Politics7/24/2025Bloomberg

Trump Signs Bill With Funding Cuts to Foreign Aid and NPR, PBS

President Donald Trump has signed a $9 billion spending cut package that includes the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasters, such as NPR and PBS, as well as a reduction in foreign aid. The White House announced this decision, which is part of the administration's ongoing efforts to scale back government spending and reallocate resources to other priorities. This move has drawn criticism from supporters of public media, who argue that these institutions play a vital role in providing educational and informative content to the public. However, the administration maintains that taxpayer-funded media is no longer necessary in the current media landscape. The reduction in foreign aid also aligns with the administration's "America First" policy, which prioritizes domestic spending over international assistance. The signing of this bill underscores the administration's commitment to its fiscal and foreign policy agendas, despite opposition from certain segments of the population.

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