US Senate Advances Trump’s $9B Foreign Aid Clawback Amid Budget Deadlines
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
US Senate Republicans have agreed to exempt the HIV/AIDS program Pepfar from planned $400 million cuts, part of a broader effort to reduce government spending, which could impact global health efforts, especially in Africa. The amendment, supported by the White House, aims to preserve vital funding for HIV/AIDS relief, amid concerns over cuts to international aid and public broadcasting, with the bill awaiting further votes.