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Senate Passes $9B in Cuts to Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting

In a major victory for President Trump, the Senate narrowly approved a $9 billion rescissions package cutting federal foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, despite fierce Democratic opposition and walkouts. This marks a critical shift in spending priorities with final House approval pending.

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Number 9 billion - Federal dollars cut by Senate from foreign aid and public broadcasting.

Quote "Fear is the tool of the tyrant" — Maurene Comey

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Trump lashes out as MAGA demands Epstein file release

DOJ fires Maurene Comey Epstein prosecutor amid controversy

Senate Majority Leader backs full Epstein files disclosure

The Trump administration faces internal strife and external scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures, with backlash from MAGA supporters, demands from GOP senators, and criticism over the firing of key prosecutors.

Senate passes $9B cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting

Senate passes Trump’s spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid

Senate approves $9 billion rescissions package

Senate Republicans push through a $9 billion rescissions package cutting foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, despite Democratic opposition and walkouts, advancing Trump’s fiscal agenda.

Trump to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell rattles markets

Republican senators caution Trump against firing Powell

Trump attacks Fed Chair Powell amid market jitters

President Trump intensifies attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking market volatility and concern among GOP senators wary of firing the Fed Chairman.

Israeli strike kills 3 at Gaza Catholic church

Deadly Israeli strike hits Gaza church

Israel bombs Gaza’s only Catholic church

Israeli military strikes hit Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing civilians and injuring a priest close to the Pope, amid escalating Middle East tensions and international calls for ceasefire.

Trump demands Coca-Cola switch to cane sugar

Trump: Coca-Cola will begin sweetening with real cane sugar

Industry warns Trump's sugar switch plan could cost jobs

The Trump administration pushes a controversial plan to have Coca-Cola switch from high-fructose corn syrup to real cane sugar, prompting industry warnings about job losses and mixed public reactions.

Uber invests $300M in Lucid for robotaxi program

Uber inks multi-year robotaxi deal with Lucid and Nuro

Lucid shares soar after Uber robotaxi alliance

Uber partners with Lucid and Nuro in a massive $300 million robotaxi investment deal aiming to accelerate driverless car deployment in the US market.

House advances cryptocurrency and defense bills

Senate Republicans advance Trump court nominees

Senate panel approves Trump lawyer Bove nomination

House and Senate Republicans push forward legislation cutting funds from public broadcasting, foreign aid, and advancing cryptocurrency and defense spending bills amid partisan clashes.

Air India crash probe focuses on captain’s fuel switch

New details in Air India crash point to pilot error

The Air India Flight 171 crash investigation reveals new evidence suggesting the captain's actions in shutting fuel switches contributed to the deadly accident that killed 260 people.

Heavy rain kills 4, forces 1300 to evacuate in South Korea

At least 4 dead and 1300 evacuated after torrential rain in S.Korea

Heavy rain and flooding in South Korea leave at least four dead and force over 1,300 people to evacuate, with authorities issuing warnings amid severe weather conditions.

Trump admin pulls $4B from California bullet train

Trump admin revokes federal funds for CA high-speed rail

Trump slashes funding for California's high-speed rail project

The Trump administration cancels billions in federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project, citing lack of viable path forward, potentially ending the long-delayed transportation plan.

Senate passes cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid programs

Senate approves Trump’s $9B funding cuts

Senate Republicans approve controversial cuts to foreign aid, NPR, and PBS funds despite Democratic protests, moving legislation back to the House for final approval.

Taiwan ramps up defense drills amid China threats

Taiwan’s annual military drill moves out of shadows into public

Taiwan carries out combined civil-defense and military exercises amidst ongoing daily threats from China, preparing for potential invasion scenarios amid regional tensions.

Only one in four US adults say Trump’s policies helped them

Trump’s approval rating slips on immigration and spending

New polling shows President Trump’s approval rating on immigration and government spending has fallen, with only one in four adults saying his policies have helped them since taking office.

DOJ seeks one-day jail for ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case

Justice Dept wants one day in jail for Breonna Taylor ex-officer

'Massive problem': GOP insiders fear MAGA civil war

Federal prosecutors face criticism after seeking only a one-day jail sentence for former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor civil rights violation case, sparking outrage over perceived leniency.

Senate panel advances Trump attorney Emil Bove nomination

Trump judicial nominee Bove clears Senate panel amid walkouts

Republicans advance Bove judicial nomination as Dems walk out

The Senate Judiciary Committee advances former Trump attorney Emil Bove to a key appellate court post despite Democratic senators walking out in protest of his controversial record.

Meta, Zuckerberg settle $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach $8B Facebook privacy settlement

Meta settles shareholders' $8 billion privacy suit

Meta and Mark Zuckerberg settle an $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit, ending a high-profile trial with undisclosed terms, avoiding further legal and financial damage.

DOJ fires Maurene Comey Epstein prosecutor over controversy

Maher fired from DOJ after high-profile prosecutions

Maurene Comey fired from U.S. Attorney's Office

The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey and lead prosecutor in high-profile cases including Jeffrey Epstein, amid controversy and no official reason given.

US, Germany agree to arm Ukraine amid Russian attacks

Russia says Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow points

Israel launches strikes on Damascus amid regional tensions

The United States and Germany strike a deal to supply Ukraine with weaponry to defend against nightly Russian attacks, while tensions remain high with ongoing Russian strikes on Damascus and Moscow.

LA jails resume transferring illegal immigrants to ICE

Trump crackdown lowers border crossings to historic lows

ICE arrests spike amid heightened immigration enforcement

President Trump escalates immigration enforcement, with ICE resuming transfers of illegal immigrant criminals in LA County jails and a significant decline in border crossings signaling his crackdown's effect.

Heavy rain floods Kansas City area prompts rescues

Texas couple clings to trees after flood submerges car

Deadly floods devastate central Texas, flooding worsens

Heavy rains in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Midwest lead to flooding and rescues, with significant damage reported in Kansas City and Texas causing multiple fatalities and emergency responses.

House breaks record with longest vote amid crypto fight

The House plans to vote on a controversial cryptocurrency bill and cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, while GOP is navigating internal divisions and time crunches amid budget issues.

UK to lower voting age to 16 by next general election

Voting age in UK to be lowered to 16

And just like that 16-year-olds can vote in next British election

The UK government confirms plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election as part of efforts to increase democratic participation among youth.

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