Jul 18 House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The vote marked the first time in decades that a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request to Congress, and the White House suggested it won't be the last. Continue reading
Jul 17 Gov. DeSantis blindsided Florida county officials with 'Alligator Alcatraz' plans, emails show By Kate Payne, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration left many local officials in the dark about the immigration detention center that rose from an isolated airstrip in the Everglades, emails obtained by The Associated Press show, while relying on an executive order to… Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 8:08 The programs facing funding cuts as rescissions package nears final approval By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens The clock is ticking for Congress to claw back more than $9 billion of federal funding for programs, including foreign aid and public media. Friday night is the final deadline for the House to pass the so-called rescissions package, which… Continue watching
Jul 17 National Urban League declares 'state of emergency' for civil rights in the U.S. under Trump By Matt Brown, Associated Press One of the nation’s oldest civil rights organizations on Thursday declared a “state of emergency” for antidiscrimination policies, personal freedoms and Black economic advancement in response to President Donald Trump 's upending of civil rights precedents and the federal agencies traditionally tasked… Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 7:41 Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts 'shortsighted,' but vows 'we will continue' By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 6:43 Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is 'devastating to patients' By William Brangham, Shrai Popat Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis… Continue watching
Jul 17 'Good Trouble' protests against Trump's deportations and health care cuts held nationwide By Corey Williams, Christine Fernando, Associated Press Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started Thursday at more than 1,600 locations around the country. Continue reading
Jul 17 What's in the GOP bill clawing back $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting? By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate approved the vast majority of President Donald Trump's request in the early morning hours Thursday, 51-48. Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, remains 'in excellent health,' Leavitt says By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump that she said was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in his ankles and a makeup-covered hand. Continue reading
Jul 17 Study says Trump's proposed time limit for low-income housing most likely to affect working families and children By Sally Ho, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press The study suggests a proposed two-year time limit on federal housing subsidies could affect as many as 1.4 million households in public housing and Section 8 programs. Continue reading