Kevin Freking

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 17, 2025.

House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

Kevin Freking

The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda.

FILE - The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, April 15, 2013.

Politics & Government

Oregon’s Bentz joins House Republicans to approve Trump request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

Kevin Freking

The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.

(Left to right) Democratic Party primary candidates for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner, in undated photos provided by the campaigns.

Politics & Government

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary

Kevin Freking

The new super PAC called Health Equity Now has reserved about $352,000 in advertising with spots supporting McLeod-Skinner, according to the media tracking firm AdImpact.