Deirdre Walsh
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Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid programs
The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television.
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Senate debates package that would cut foreign aid and public media funding
The Senate debates the clawing back of previously approved funding for foreign aid and public media — as Democratic lawmakers object. A final vote in the Senate is expected by Thursday.
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Senate takes up package with $9 billion spending cuts
The Senate considers the rescissions package that would strip $9.4 billion for public boradcasting and foreign aid.
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Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?
The Trump administration has asked Congress to rescind funds for NPR/PBS and foreign aid. Congress has until the end of the week to approve the cuts.
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How GOP lawmakers pulled off the megabill — and what it means for the American people
The House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. The package extends existing temporary tax cuts, makes cuts to Medicaid and adds spending on border security and defense.
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House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.
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GOP megabill heads back to the House for final approval
The Senate successfully passed the massive tax and spending bill on Tuesday, and now it's on to the House where Republicans still need to overcome hurdles within their own party.
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Senate Republicans win approval of their massive budget bill — by slim margins
After a marathon overnight session capping days of negotiations, Senate Republicans passed their sweeping tax and spending bill.
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Senate latest on tax and spending bill
Senate Republican leaders are still negotiating details of their massive tax and spending bill and moving toward a final vote sometime on Monday.
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Tillis was one of only two Senate Republicans, along with Rand Paul, Ky., who voted against a motion to start debate on Republicans' massive tax and spending bill.