$9B spending cuts bill clears Senate, Heads to house
US Senate (Washington Insider) – The Senate narrowly approved a $9 billion rescissions package targeting foreign aid and public media, advancing President Trump’s proposal to the House. Moderate Republicans Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan…
PEPFAR funding saved: Senate Republicans scrap $400M cut
Key Points U.S. Senate Republicans have reversed course and dropped a proposed $400 million cut to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) after sharp bipartisan opposition. The clawback proposal—originally part of President Donald…
Native American Radio funding cuts threaten Tribal stations
Key Points Congress is considering rescinding more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), jeopardizing funding for 59 tribal radio stations nationwide. The House of Representatives has already approved the cuts; the Senate is…
Europe threatens Iran Nuclear Sanctions amid diplomatic crisis
Key Points Tensions escalate as European countries threaten to push for new UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear activities. This move comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). Iran’s Supreme Leader issues…
UK Inflation rate hits 3.6%: Highest since 2024
Key Points UK inflation has reached its highest level in almost a year and a half The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United Kingdom saw a significant increase, outpacing previous months and expectations Skyrocketing food, energy, and housing…
New Jersey floods 2025: Deadly storms hit NYC area
Key Points Two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, after their vehicle was swept away by flash floods during severe storms that battered the Northeast. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency on July 14, 2025. Flash flooding also…
Howard Lutnick influences Nvidia AI chip sales to China
Key Points Nvidia resumes AI chip sales to China after a suspension due to U.S. export controls. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, played a significant behind-the-scenes role in influencing Nvidia’s decision. The move impacts the global AI…
Pete Hegseth orders National Guard withdrawal in Los Angeles
Key Points: Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles amid recent unrest. The decision comes after a period of National Guard deployment to assist local authorities. The order reflects shifting…
Trump, White House manage fallout of Jeffrey Epstein files
Key Points Persistent furor over Jeffrey Epstein files has put President Donald Trump and the White House in a defensive position, having to manage conspiracy backlash within their own base. The administration faces mounting frustration from loyal…
Albanese Confronts Xi over China-Australia Naval drills
Key Points Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese directly raised concerns about Chinese live-fire naval exercises during a high-profile meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. China’s naval drills in the Tasman Sea earlier this year…