Líder republicano enfrenta confronto com republicanos sobre cortes de financiamento apoiados por ...

John Thune, the Senate majority leader, is facing internal Republican resistance to a House‑approved appropriation package that cuts $9.4 billion from previously authorized spending, including $8.3 billion earmarked for global health programs and future funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Senior Republicans such as Susan Collins oppose cuts to bipartisan priorities like PEPFAR and public broadcasting. Senators Mike Rounds and Lisa Murkowski have raised concerns about the impact on tribal and rural radio stations. With a narrow Republican majority, Thune cannot afford more than three defections, making the approval of the cuts uncertain. Critics warn that the measure could erode confidence in bipartisan budget agreements and jeopardize future appropriations.