THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 1 • Issue No. 198 • Updated Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM UTC

Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director

The Justice Department has dismissed Maurene Comey, a prosecutor involved in the Jeffrey Epstein case and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey.

Sources: AP News


Trump administration proposal risks homes for 1.4M poorest renters

A proposed policy by the Trump administration could lead to over a million low-income households losing their government-subsidized housing.

Sources: AP News


Senate approves $9B in spending cuts, targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid

The Senate has passed a bill cutting $9 billion in federal spending, including reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, as requested by President Trump.

Sources: AP News


Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida following ceasefire

Syrian government troops have pulled out of Sweida after a ceasefire agreement took effect in the region.

Sources: AP News


US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns of widespread risk

An Army veteran and US citizen detained in a California immigration operation cautions that such incidents could happen to anyone.

Sources: AP News


Fire at Iraqi shopping center kills over 60

A devastating blaze at a shopping center in eastern Iraq has resulted in more than 60 fatalities.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine's prime minister resigns, paving way for government reshuffle

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has stepped down, signaling potential broad changes in the government's composition.

Sources: AP News


Federal judge reverses rule on medical debt and credit reports

A federal judge has overturned a regulation that would have eliminated medical debt from credit reports, impacting consumers' credit scores.

Sources: AP News


Alaska tsunami warning after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Residents in Alaska sought higher ground following a tsunami alert triggered by a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake.

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Funders commit $1B to develop AI tools for frontline workers

A coalition of philanthropic organizations has pledged $1 billion over 15 years to create artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing economic mobility for frontline workers.

Sources: AP News