Despite reported tensions “frosty” between Elon Musk and President Donald trump, the “DOGE” agenda continues in Congress. The House has approved $9.4 billion in spending cuts.

The House voted on Thursday to approve $9.4 billion in “DOGE cuts,” including roughly $1.1 billion in funding for NPR and PBS and more than $8.3 billion in foreign aid spending, including cuts to PEPFAR.

The cuts now go to the Senate. Further rounds of DOGE cuts may follow.

Four Republicans voted against the package:

• Rep. Mark Amodei of Nevada
• Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania
• Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York
• Rep.Mike Turner of ohio

The bill passed by a narrow 214-212 margin, with unanimous opposition from Democrats.

Some Republicans voiced concerns before the vote, including concerns about the PEPFAR cuts. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of maine has said she’s opposed to cutting PEPFAR, while Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has declared her opposition to public broadcasting cuts.

Rescission Process and Republican Strategy

The bill passed by a narrow 214-212 margin.

Lawmakers are using a “rescission” process to make the cuts, allowing the White House to reclaim already-approved funding. The Senate needs only a simple majority vote,but the money must be spent if lawmakers don’t approve the rescission within 45 days.

Republicans aim to make DOGE cuts permanent. The administration has been