In a contentious vote, the House has approved a package of funding cuts amounting to $9.4 billion, significantly impacting public media outlets such as PBS and NPR, as well as foreign aid programs. The decision comes as part of President Trump’s proposed rescission bill, which aims to reclaim previously allocated funds. Republicans are pushing forward with these cuts despite concerns over their potential impact on public broadcasting, particularly in states that supported Trump. Critics have labeled the cuts as a threat to essential services, while some lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction with the direction of public media funding. The Senate will now take up the measure amid rising tensions within the party over the implications of these budget reductions.