The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda.
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House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda.
 
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