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Senate Poised to Vote on Sweeping Funding Cuts for PBS and NPR, Future of Public Media at Stake

Senate Poised to Vote on Sweeping Funding Cuts for PBS and NPR, Future of Public Media at Stake

Senate Poised to Vote on Sweeping Funding Cuts for PBS and NPR, Future of Public Media at Stake Public broadcasting giants PBS and NPR are facing an imminent threat to their federal funding, with the Senate preparing to vote on a rare ‘rescission’ measure. This move aims to claw back approximately $1.1 billion already budgeted for public media, a decision that could profoundly reshape the landscape of non-commercial television and radio across the United States. If approved, the cuts would…

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Senate Deadlocks on Trump-Era Spending Cuts as Midnight Deadline Looms

Senate Deadlocks on Trump-Era Spending Cuts as Midnight Deadline Looms

Senate Deadlocks on Trump-Era Spending Cuts as Midnight Deadline Looms A razor-thin vote late Tuesday saw the Senate advance debate on a package of funding cuts totaling $9.4 billion, a request from the Trump administration. The proposed cuts target $1.1 billion previously allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds NPR and PBS, alongside $7.9 billion earmarked for international efforts to combat famine and disease. The measure narrowly passed after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote,…

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Senate Advances Controversial Bill to Slash Public Media Funding, Final Vote Imminent

Senate Advances Controversial Bill to Slash Public Media Funding, Final Vote Imminent

Senate Advances Controversial Bill to Slash Public Media Funding, Final Vote Imminent In a critical move, the Senate has advanced a package aimed at rescinding $1.1 billion in allocated funding for PBS, NPR, and other public media outlets. The vote on Tuesday evening saw Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, 51-50, to push the rescissions package to the floor for a final vote. Three Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Mitch McConnell (R-KY)—joined all Democrats and…

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Trump’s Spending Bill Nears Final Senate Showdown Amid Democratic Delay Tactics

Trump’s Spending Bill Nears Final Senate Showdown Amid Democratic Delay Tactics

Trump’s Spending Bill Nears Final Senate Showdown Amid Democratic Delay Tactics The U.S. Senate is poised for a critical final vote today on President Donald Trump’s ambitious budget and spending bill, following a weekend marked by a key procedural victory for the White House and intense Democratic opposition. After narrowly advancing the legislation late Saturday night with a 51-49 vote, President Trump swiftly declared a “GREAT VICTORY” on Truth Social, even as the bill faces further scrutiny and an anticipated…

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Senate Deadlock Threatens Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill in High-Stakes Weekend Vote

Senate Deadlock Threatens Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill in High-Stakes Weekend Vote

Senate Deadlock Threatens Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill in High-Stakes Weekend Vote WASHINGTON – The Senate is locked in a tense, prolonged Saturday evening session, as President Donald Trump’s ambitious package of tax breaks, spending cuts, and bolstered deportation funds faces a critical procedural vote ahead of his self-imposed July Fourth deadline. The proceedings have ground to a halt for over two hours, prompting Vice President JD Vance’s arrival to potentially break a tie, while Republican senators huddle in…

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Senate Republicans Push Massive Spending and Tax Bill Towards July 4 Deadline

Senate Republicans Push Massive Spending and Tax Bill Towards July 4 Deadline

Senate Republicans Push Massive Spending and Tax Bill Towards July 4 Deadline Senate Republicans are poised to begin votes on a sweeping spending and tax cut package this weekend, aiming to pass key elements of President Trump’s domestic agenda before a self-imposed July 4 deadline. The updated ‘megabill’ largely mirrors legislation narrowly passed by the House in May, featuring an extension of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, increased funding for border security, defense, and energy production. The legislative process is expected…

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Senate Gives Green Light to Landmark Stablecoin Bill: A Crypto Industry Victory?

Senate Gives Green Light to Landmark Stablecoin Bill: A Crypto Industry Victory?

Senate Gives Green Light to Landmark Stablecoin Bill: A Crypto Industry Victory? In a significant bipartisan victory for the cryptocurrency industry, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act on Tuesday, paving the way for a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins – digital currencies pegged to the US dollar. The 68-30 vote marks a crucial step towards legitimizing the burgeoning digital asset market. The bill allows private companies to issue their own stablecoins, potentially revolutionizing the financial landscape. However, the path to…

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