President Trump is putting pressure on fellow Republicans to back a $9 billion spending cut package that targets foreign aid and public broadcasting (including PBS and NPR). He’s warning that he won’t support any GOP lawmakers who oppose the plan, specifically calling out the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as a priority for defunding.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about budgets—it’s a power play. Trump’s ultimatum forces Republicans to choose between loyalty to his agenda and potential backlash from constituents who rely on or support public broadcasting. It also reignites the long-standing debate over federal funding for media, which conservatives often argue has a liberal bias. If the cuts go through, it could reshape the future of NPR and PBS, which rely partly on government money.