The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.

Congress approves a $9 billion spending cut targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid, overcoming GOP divisions despite the cuts making up a small share of the budget.

Congress approved $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, giving President Trump a victory in his efforts to slash the federal budget.

UPDATED, with additional comments: PBS, NPR and public stations are facing the loss of $1.1 billion in federal funding, as the House cleared final passage of a package of cuts likely to alter the landscape of public media.

Republican lawmakers are considering clawing back $9 billion in federal funds, codifying a slice of cuts proposed by DOGE.

The House of Representatives is poised to consider a $9 billion spending cuts package approved by the White House.