White House to Ask Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Funding for Public Media, Foreign Aid

Approval by Congress would codify some of the cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (L) listens to President Donald Trump (R) speak in the Oval Office on Feb. 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

WASHINGTON—The White House will send Congress a request to claw back $9.4 billion in previously appropriated funds to public media and foreign aid.

A spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed in a statement to The Epoch Times that the long-expected rescissions package will be sent to Congress for consideration on June 3.