TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday, culminating an hours-long "vote-a-rama" and sending it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Trump, who once fueled conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein, now bears their brunt
President Donald Trump is facing growing pressure, including from some of his closest allies, for more transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein case. But there are mixed opinions on what steps the administration should take next.
Global Impact
Fire guts Iraq shopping center, killing at least 61 people, officials say
A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. The nation's Interior Ministry said in a statement that 61 people died, most of them from suffocation, in the blaze that broke out late Wednesday in the city of al-Kut.
Risk of undersea cable attacks backed by Russia and China likely to rise, report warns
The risk of Russia- and China-backed attacks on undersea cables carrying international internet traffic is likely to rise amid a spate of incidents in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan, according to a report.
Economic Pulse
Shares of gun seller backed by Donald Trump Jr. tank after trading debut
Shares of the online firearms retailer GrabAGun — whose shareholders and board members include Donald Trump Jr. — tanked on their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange following a merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Trump’s U-Turn on Nvidia Spurs Talk of Grand Bargain With China
Only a few years ago, the Biden administration declared export controls a “new strategic asset” to help the US maintain “as large a lead as possible” over China in advanced technology. President Donald Trump is now upending that approach.
Quick Takes
The rumor that Gwyneth Paltrow stole her Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love role from friend Winona Ryder may never rest.
Melania Trump had a goal in mind and came up with a proposal that was simply irresistible.
Astronomers have, for the first time, discovered the moment when planets started to form around a sun-like baby star, scientists reported Wednesday.
"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson was banned from driving for six months Wednesday after she was caught speeding last year.
This email is never sent unsolicited. You have received this email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below.
Advertise With Us
Each month, our Newsletters reaches over 3 million Americans who are affluent, well-informed and response-oriented adults.
For information on advertising, please contact Click Movement Advertising Sales here.
