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Congress approves Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

Jul 18, 2025 10:42 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda.

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

Jul 17, 2025 11:15 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success story

Jul 17, 2025 10:43 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Democrats can win back disaffected voters by addressing their everyday concerns to counter the anticipated fallout from President Donald Trump’s budget-and-policy package, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday as he began a tour of South Carolina.

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Jul 16, 2025 4:55 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.

Former Gov. Haley urges Trump administration to release Epstein files amid controversy

Jul 16, 2025 11:12 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has thrown herself into the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, as she called on the Trump administration to release all the information it has on the case.

Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean

Jul 16, 2025 10:33 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette announces run for S.C. governor

Jul 14, 2025 6:17 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially announced her run for governor.

Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump’s tariffs

Jul 14, 2025 3:57 PM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. stock indexes are hanging near their records on Monday following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues on Wall Street that he may ultimately back down on them.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

Jul 14, 2025 3:55 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration about unsuccessful negotiations for ending the war.

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding

Jul 14, 2025 3:51 PM EDT

Associated Press,

More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.

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Congress approves Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success story

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Former Gov. Haley urges Trump administration to release Epstein files amid controversy

Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette announces run for S.C. governor

Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump’s tariffs

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding

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