The White House is engaging with House Republicans to address their concerns regarding the proposed reduction in global AIDS funding. These efforts are in response to the GOP’s push for a $9.4 billion spending cuts package, which has sparked debates over the funding of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program historically pivotal in the fight against AIDS. While the administration intends to reduce some aspects of global AIDS funding, White House officials have indicated that they are committed to preserving life-saving treatments under PEPFAR and some prevention initiatives. This comes at a critical juncture as GOP leaders are striving to secure backing for the spending cuts ahead of an upcoming vote. The proposed cuts also extend to public broadcasting entities, including PBS and NPR, as well as their local affiliates, indicating broader concerns over federal spending on public media. The White House’s position reflects an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and a shift towards prioritizing treatment programs over prevention efforts, even as lawmakers push for more clarity on how local PBS affiliates are funded and whether they can be protected from deep cuts. The overall strategy is aimed at balancing fiscal responsibility with the need to maintain key public health and media services.