The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced Friday it will begin winding down its operations after nearly six decades, following a decision by Congress to eliminate its federal funding. The announcement comes just weeks after President Donald Trump signed a package of sweeping spending cuts, which included rescinding $1.1 billion …
Read More »Trump-Backed Spending Cuts Spark New Showdown in Congress
A new political showdown is brewing in Congress as President Donald Trump pushes Republicans to unilaterally cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending, a move that Senate Democrats say could derail bipartisan cooperationand risk a government shutdown this fall. With a September 30 funding deadline looming, Senate Minority Leader Chuck …
Read More »Trump wants Congress to Slash $9.4B in Spending Now, Defund NPR and PBS
The Trump administration plans to send its first spending cuts request to Congress on Tuesday, asking lawmakers to swiftly eliminate $9.4 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The request for what are called rescissions allows the White House budget office to legally …
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