In a move aligning with their fiscal agenda, the House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. Republicans intensify efforts to target programs they view as bloated.

In the early morning hours Thursday, the Senate approved the vast majority of Trump’s request to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. The Republican bill signifies a significant shift in funding, targeting key areas of public interest and international support.