Breaking news: Congress agrees to claw back foreign aid and public broadcast funds
The House approved a Trump administration request to claw back $9 billion.
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July 18, 2025, 12:37 a.m. ET

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Congress Agrees to Claw Back Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds

Congress approved a White House request to claw back $9 billion for foreign aid and public broadcasting, after Republicans bowed to President Trump in an unusual surrender of congressional spending power.

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