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WASHINGTON—With Elon Musk gone, the next act of streamlining government is now set to play out on Capitol Hill—and publicly funded media and foreign aid are first to be targeted.The White House sent Congress a $9.
As the Trump administration abandons its humanitarian commitments, diplomats are reporting that the cuts have led to violence and instability while undermining anti-terrorism initiatives.
The Trump administration sent its first spending cuts request to Congress on Tuesday, asking lawmakers to swiftly eliminate $9.4 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and various foreign aid programs.
The State Department plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution in developing countries through aid programs.
As the Trump administration abandons its humanitarian commitments, diplomats are reporting that the cuts have led to violence and instability while undermining anti-terrorism initiatives.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 Democratic-led states, including Wisconsin.