House Republicans Slash Funding for Public Broadcasting, Climate Initiatives in Major Budget Cuts

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House Republicans passed significant new legislation this week, approving $9 billion in federal spending cuts aimed at trimming what they describe as government bloat. The cuts target public broadcasting, rolling back over $1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as well as millions from climate initiatives and global health organizations. There was internal dissent in the GOP caucus, with just two House Republicans, Mike Turner and Brian Fitzpatrick, breaking ranks, but the measure ultimately advanced with the backing of party leadership. President Trump has praised the defunding of public broadcasting, emphasizing that this was a long-held Republican priority and touting the move as a major conservative victory. Public media advocates warn these deep cuts could force rural and small-town stations off the air, impacting local news and emergency communications, especially in areas with limited media options, as highlighted by statements from PBS and America's Public TV Stations CEOs in the New York Times coverage.

Alongside the budget fight, President Trump held a high-profile signing ceremony for the GENIUS Act, a new law regulating the $238 billion stablecoin market. The act aims to provide a clear framework for banks and tech companies issuing digital currencies, positioning the U.S. as a more active regulator in the rapidly growing crypto sector. Despite skepticism about whether the bill would pass, the administration rallied last-minute votes, and Trump was praised at the event for his personal intervention and leadership in pushing the bill over the finish line, with Republican National Committee praise evident at the ceremony.

As these legislative efforts pushed forward, President Trump’s overall approval rating remains steady at 41% according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, with 54% of respondents disapproving of his job performance. His lowest marks are on immigration; just 41% approve of his current policies, a drop since the start of his second term. There’s also rising public unease regarding his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case—many Americans now say they believe the government is hiding information related to Epstein’s clients and his death. Trump publicly denied writing a crude note in Epstein’s birthday album, as reported by CBC News in recent days.

Meanwhile, ongoing GOP efforts to consolidate power at various levels have drawn criticism. Commentators, including those on "Politics Chat," note the growing concern about Republican-led changes to voting oversight and redistricting, particularly in states like Texas, where the Trump administration is pushing initiatives that could add more GOP congressional seats by redrawing district boundaries. This, coupled with increased immigration enforcement actions and detention practices that include the incarceration of minors without pending criminal charges, has polarized public opinion and motivated protests from immigrant advocacy groups and human rights activists.

Amid these controversies, the Republican National Committee continues to support the administration’s core legislative goals and strategy, especially as the party looks ahead to the midterms and the 2028 presidential cycle. Party leaders tout the recent legislative wins as proof of effective governance, while critics warn of the risks posed by increasing one-party control at both federal and state levels.

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