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Trump's $9 Billion Funding Cut Approved by US House

The US House approved President Trump's plan to cut $9 billion in government funding, impacting public broadcasting and foreign aid, passing 216-213 after delays, and marking the first successful 'rescission package' in decades.

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Trump Administration Accuses Fed Chair Powell of Mismanaging $2.5 Billion Headquarters Renovation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to accusations of mismanagement of the central bank's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation from the Trump administration, asserting that the project has been properly overseen and that modifications reduced costs, while the administration claims Powell m...

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House Passes \$9 Billion Spending Cut Bill

The Republican-controlled House passed a bill cutting \$9 billion in federal spending, targeting public media (\$1.1 billion from CPB) and foreign aid (\$8 billion), after a similar Senate vote, despite Democratic opposition citing negative impacts on rural communities and American leadership.

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Powell Responds to Criticism Over $2.5 Billion Fed Headquarters Renovation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed accusations of mismanaging the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's Washington, D.C., headquarters, stating that the project has undergone careful oversight and cost-saving modifications, despite cost increases from $1.9 billion due to rising material an...

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Senate Passes Trump's \$9 Billion Rescissions Bill

The Senate passed President Trump's \$9 billion rescissions bill 51-48, cutting funds from foreign aid, NPR, and PBS; it now heads to the House.

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NPR Faces Defunding Amidst Accusations of Bias

Facing potential loss of federal funding due to a $9 billion rescissions bill passed by Senate Republicans, NPR CEO Katherine Maher warned staffers of significant changes, citing accusations of bias as a key reason behind the funding cuts.

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Powell Defends $2.5 Billion Fed Renovation Amidst Administration Criticism

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed criticism over the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's Washington, D.C., headquarters, emphasizing careful oversight and necessary repairs, while acknowledging cost increases due to factors including rising material costs and labor costs, and changes to...

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Congress Passes \$9 Billion in Spending Cuts

The US House passed a bill cutting \$9 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, succeeding after a 216-213 vote largely divided along party lines, marking the first such successful rescissions package in over 30 years.

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Trump Administration Unfreezes $1 Billion in Education Funding After 18-Day Pause

The Trump administration unfroze over $1 billion in funding for after-school and summer education programs after an 18-day pause, following pressure from bipartisan lawmakers and a lawsuit from 24 states; however, about $6 billion for other programs remains frozen.

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House Passes $9 Billion Spending Cut Package

The House of Representatives passed a $9 billion spending cut package, reducing foreign aid by $8 billion and public broadcasting funding by $1.1 billion, using a procedural maneuver to bypass Senate delays, despite internal Republican divisions over the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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Trump Administration Seeks $7.9 Billion Foreign Aid Rescission Amidst Evidence Disputes

The Trump administration seeks to reclaim $7.9 billion in foreign aid funds, alleging waste, fraud, and abuse, a claim disputed by former and current officials who say the review was superficial and politically motivated, jeopardizing crucial humanitarian programs.

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Turkey's Wildfire Response: Ground Crews Crippled Despite Large Air Fleet

Turkey's forest firefighting strategy is facing criticism due to insufficient ground personnel, despite a large aerial fleet, which includes many leased aircraft and helicopters costing 3.784 billion TL (2022-2024); the government is procuring new firefighting aircraft and helicopters.

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