The US Senate has approved a $9bn spending cut bill in a 51–48 vote, targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting. Passed after an overnight session, the bill is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to reduce federal spending, BBC reported.
The Senate version trims $8bn from international aid, including global health programs, and over $1bn from public broadcasting, affecting rural radio stations. A proposed $400m cut to the HIV/AIDS program Pepfar was dropped.
The bill now returns to the House, where its future remains uncertain ahead of Friday’s deadline, according to BBC.
