Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate passes $9B in cuts to global aid, public broadcasting in win for Trump
The Senate voted early Thursday to claw back $9 billion in federal funding for global aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, sending the package requested by President Trump to the House for a final vote. The 51-48 vote on what’s known as a rescissions package is a victory for Trump, who has vowed to shrink…
Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations
The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse.
Squabble Over Safety in N.Y.C. Subway Erupts at Congressional Hearing
Government officials from opposite sides of the aisle clashed in Washington over just how dangerous the New York City subway system is.
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but ‘highly unlikely’ he will
The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.
And then there were none… Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow
For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.
All-Scottish midfield named for first Lions Test
The British and Irish Lions will field an all-Scottish fly-half and centre trio for the first time in history when they play Australia in the opening Test on Saturday.
Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm builds into possible tropical depression
The weather system moving across the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday was showing a greater chance of becoming a tropical depression as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. (Image credit: AP)
Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive
Senior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government.
Most photographed street ‘wrecked’ by vandals, say shopkeepers
At least 10 shops on Victoria Street have graffiti tags sprayed on their windows, walls and doors.