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US Rescinds \$4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail

The US Department of Transportation rescinded \$4 billion in funding for California's high-speed rail project due to missed deadlines, budget shortfalls, and questionable ridership projections, prompting strong disagreement from California officials who point to continued progress on the project.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Republican Senators Push Back Against Trump's Threat to Fire Fed Chair

Republican senators are warning President Trump against firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing potential economic damage and the undermining of the central bank's independence, despite some Republicans supporting Powell's removal.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Senate Passes Spending Cuts, Bove Nomination Faces Opposition, Iran Nuclear Site Damage Assessed

The Senate passed a bill cutting \$9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, while the Judiciary Committee will vote on Emil Bove's controversial nomination to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; a U.S. assessment revealed that only one of three Iranian nuclear sites was signi...

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Iran's Nuclear Program, Funding Cuts for Public Broadcasting, and a Surrogate's Custody Battle

A recent U.S. assessment reveals Iran could resume its nuclear enrichment program within months due to incomplete destruction of targeted sites in June, prompting discussions about further military action or renewed negotiations; the Senate passed a spending cuts package eliminating funding for NPR ...

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Senate Passes Rescissions Package, Cutting $1.1 Billion in Public Broadcasting Funding

The Senate passed a rescissions package cutting $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, prompting warnings about compromised public safety due to reduced emergency alert capabilities, particularly in rural areas, following President Trump's executive order to defund NPR and PBS fo...

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Senate Approves $9 Billion in Spending Cuts Amidst Republican Opposition

The Senate approved a $9 billion spending cut package, targeting $8 billion in foreign aid and $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, with two Republican senators opposing it due to lack of transparency and concerns over congressional authority; the bill now moves to the House for final approval.

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Senate Eliminates Federal Funding for PBS

The Senate voted to eliminate all federal funding for PBS, impacting local stations reliant on taxpayer support, potentially leading to closures, particularly in rural areas, and forcing larger stations to seek alternative funding sources.

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Quality Education
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Senate Passes Trump's $9 Billion Rescission Request

The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $8 billion in foreign aid and $1 billion in public broadcasting funding by a 51-48 vote, sending it back to the House before a Friday deadline; failure to pass will result in continued spending as initially intended.

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Poll: Half of Americans Dissatisfied with Epstein Case Transparency

A CNN/SSRS poll from July 10-13, 2024, found that 50% of Americans are dissatisfied with the government's information release on the Jeffrey Epstein case, with only 3% satisfied; Republicans showed less dissatisfaction (40%) than Democrats (56%) or Independents (52%).

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Texas Republicans Seek to Redraw Congressional Maps for 2026 Midterms

Texas Republicans plan to redraw congressional maps in a special session next week, aiming to gain five seats in the 2026 midterm elections by shifting Democratic voters into GOP-leaning districts; Democrats are vowing legal challenges, while similar efforts are underway in other states.

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Reduced Inequality
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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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Senate Approves Rescission Package, Cutting $1.1 Billion in Public Broadcasting Funding

The Senate approved a $9 billion rescission package eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting NPR, PBS, and their member stations; the House will likely approve the Senate changes before a Friday deadline.

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