April 15, 2026

AIDS Activists Disrupt Budget Testimony by Russ Vought

AIDS activists interrupted Russ Vought's testimony, demanding immediate funding for PEPFAR, which Congress has allocated $4.6 billion for this year.
Protesters highlighted that funding delays have resulted in preventable deaths, with estimates suggesting 14 million could die by 2030 due to cuts.
Vought defended the administration's funding practices, claiming compliance with the law despite accusations of slow-walking payments and undermining Congress's authority.