Even some Republicans are raising eyebrows over the White House's push to slash budgets for public broadcasting and foreign aid. President Trump and his budget chief, Russell Vought, are pushing hard for these cuts, but the move is stirring up a rare moment of bipartisan discomfort—showing that money talks, and not everyone likes what it's saying.

Editor’s Note: Budget fights usually split neatly along party lines, but this time, some GOP lawmakers are breaking ranks. That signals these cuts might be more controversial than usual—especially when programs like public broadcasting (think PBS and NPR) and foreign aid have broad public support. It’s a reminder that even in hyper-partisan times, spending decisions can still scramble the usual alliances.