The United States Senate on Tuesday approved President Donald Trump's proposal to cut billions of dollars in the budget for foreign aid and funding for public broadcasters in the country. This was reported by Reuters, BTA reports.
The measures provide for significant restrictions on financial support for foreign countries, as well as cuts to the budgets of media outlets such as PBS and NPR, which are partially funded by federal funds.
The agency notes that the decision represents another political victory for Trump, who is strengthening his influence in Congress. According to a Reuters analysis, opposition to the president in both chambers of Congress remains weak, allowing him to push through key elements of his program with relative ease.