GOP leader faces showdown with Republicans on Trump-backed funding cuts

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) faces internal GOP resistance over a House-passed plan to cut $9.4 billion in previously approved funding, including $8.3 billion from global health programs and future funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Senior Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee, like Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine), oppose cuts to bipartisan priorities, including the PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program and local public broadcasting. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) have raised concerns about impacts on tribal and rural radio stations. With only a narrow GOP majority, Thune can’t afford more than three defections, making passage uncertain, The Hill has reported. Critics also warn the move could undermine trust in bipartisan budget deals and derail future appropriations work. read more: 👍 Like this video to spotlight the debate over proposed cuts to global health and public broadcasting. 💬 Comment below with your thoughts on the budget battle and its potential impacts. 🔗 Share this video to inform others about the stakes for health programs, local media, and bipartisan cooperation. 💰 Want to support the channel? Hit the YouTube Thanks button—your contributions help us keep covering these important policy debates. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on U.S. politics and government spending. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #SenateDebate #BudgetCuts #USPolitics #shorts