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McManus: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Hurt U.S. Interests

July 09, 2025

Trump has sent a $9.4B rescission package request to Congress, narrowly passed by the House and awaiting review by the Senate, a request to eliminate monies budgeted for $1.1B for public broadcasting, and another $8.3B that has been earmarked for foreign assistance in response to conflicts, humanitarian aid, fighting human trafficking and infectious disease outbreaks. Allison McManus, Managing Director of National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, talks about their Fact Sheet — listing worldwide issues that will no longer be addressed and will affect American interests.

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