The U.S. Congress passes a bill to cancel funding for public broadcasting.

With the approval of a $90 billion spending cut plan by the House of Representatives, the historic funding provided by the United States federal government for public television and radio for half a century has come to an abrupt end. The inspiration for this plan comes from the "Government Efficiency Department" once led by Elon Musk. The bill passed with a vote of 216 in favor and 213 against. The Senate earlier on Thursday approved the measure with a vote of 51 to 48, and it will now be sent to President Donald Trump for signing. In addition to cutting $11 billion in public broadcasting funding, the bill also terminates a series of foreign aid projects and closes the United States Institute of Peace. The public broadcasting television companies that provide funds for the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio will lose all federal appropriations starting October 1. While larger urban stations may rely on increased sponsorships and donations to survive, smaller rural broadcasting companies are expected to close.