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Volume 1 • Issue No. 198 • Updated Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 04:06 PM UTC

Trump administration proposes significant cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid

The Trump administration has proposed a $9 billion rescission package aimed at cutting funding for public radio and television, as well as foreign aid programs, marking a significant shift in federal spending priorities.

Sources: AP News


Epstein case developments as Justice Department fires prosecutor linked to the case

The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, a prosecutor involved in the Epstein case and daughter of the former FBI director, amid ongoing investigations and public interest in the case.

Sources: AP News


Alaska tsunami warning after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Residents in Alaska were scrambling for high ground following a tsunami warning issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the region, highlighting the ongoing risks of natural disasters.

Sources: AP News


Connie Francis, legendary pop singer, dies at 87

Connie Francis, the pop singer known for hits like 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' has died at 87. Her career was marked by both monumental success and personal tragedies.

Sources: AP News, NPR


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

The Senate has approved a Trump administration proposal to cut $9 billion in funding, targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid, amidst debates over the role of federal support for these programs.

Sources: NPR


Gulf Coast braces for potential tropical depression

The Gulf Coast is preparing for heavy rains and potential flooding as a weather system moves towards the region, with concerns over its possible development into a tropical depression.

Sources: NPR


White House outlines incremental funding for fentanyl overdose programs

The White House has announced that funding for a key national fentanyl overdose prevention program will be disbursed in increments, raising concerns among CDC staff about the program's future effectiveness.

Sources: NPR


Air traffic controllers voice concerns over modernization plans

While welcoming funding to modernize equipment, air traffic controllers express concerns over staffing shortages, grueling schedules, and stagnating pay, arguing these issues are being overlooked.

Sources: NPR


Maryland uses ACA fund to support abortion care

Maryland has become the first state to utilize a fund connected to the Affordable Care Act to help pay for abortion care, including for patients traveling from states where abortion is restricted.

Sources: NPR


Virginia residents resist expansion of data centers

Residents in Virginia are opposing the expansion of data centers due to concerns over power and water consumption, noise, and the impact on local communities, highlighting a growing NIMBY movement.

Sources: NPR