GOP Canceling $9 Billion Approved Spending: Who Could Be Affected?

President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package, advanced by Senate Republicans in a narrow vote on July 15, seeks to claw back funding that Congress had already approved for foreign aid, humanitarian programs, and public broadcasting. Officially titled the Rescissions Act of 2025, the bill reflects the Trump administration’s effort to translate proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts into law, aiming to reallocate billions toward domestic priorities. A final vote is expected by week’s end. Supporters say the rescissions promote responsible spending and put American interests first. Critics contend that such cuts could undermine U.S. global leadership and disrupt programs that deliver important support both internationally and within local communities....