Senate Republicans push $9.4B budget cut package, facing opposition over cuts to public broadcasting and USAID.

Senate Republicans are working to finalize a $9.4 billion budget cut package, targeting public broadcasting and USAID, by the end of the week. The package, which passed the House in May, faces opposition from some Republicans and Democrats over concerns about cuts to public broadcasting and potential impacts on emergency alerts. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for procedural votes and an amendment process to secure enough support. President Trump has threatened to withhold support for any Republican voting against the bill.