House GOP approves first batch of DOGE cuts

House Republicans recently approved a $9.4 billion rescissions package targeting federal funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. The legislation, voted in with a narrow 214-212 margin, aims to retrench federal spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Speaker Mike Johnson voiced that the package is a vital move toward a more responsible government, asserting it prioritizes taxpayer interests. While only four GOP lawmakers opposed the bill, concerns linger over cuts to services like NPR and PBS. The Senate's reception is uncertain, with mixed support among Republicans for the proposed reductions.

The funding cuts come alongside broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce aid spending.