
U.S. Senate Republicans vote to claw back foreign aid and public media funding
The clawback, if passed by the U.S. House, would eliminate $9 billion in previously allocated foreign aid and federal funding for public broadcasting.
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Listen 1:12Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9B in spending cuts
A final vote in the Senate could occur as early as Wednesday. The bill would then return to the House for another vote before it would go to Trump's desk.
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Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.
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Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania
Trump traveled to Pittsburgh at a summit helmed by Republican Sen. David McCormick that included dozens of top executives.
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What Trump’s no taxes on tips and overtime law means for Philly workers
Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.
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Listen 1:06From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
As the president tightens his grip on independent institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania, checks on his power are diminishing.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to end federal contracts with companies that institute DEI policies and initiatives.
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A year after Trump’s near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
While largely the same brash Trump, they say he is more attentive and more grateful and speaks openly about how he believes he was saved by God.
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Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU may adopt "proportionate countermeasures" if Trump moves ahead with the tariffs.
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A Cape May bridge brigade builds community while protesting against Trump’s policies
The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.
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President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is now law. How will it help and hurt New Jersey residents?
The bill, signed by President Trump on July 4, will offer tax breaks for some in New Jersey, but lower-income residents will lose crucial benefits.
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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce
The order comes despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs.
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‘No Kings’ in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July
Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.
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Critics and health policy experts consider the GOP legislation the largest roll back of health care and food assistance in U.S. history.
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Philadelphia schools could lose millions as Trump administration withholds federal money
States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.
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