Alabama’s Senators approve cuts of $9 billion in unnecessary spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senators Move Forward with Spending Cuts U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with their Republican colleagues, have passed recommended spending cuts suggested by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This is a common-sense approach,” Britt expressed to Fox News ahead of the final vote. “These funds don’t align with their intended mission. We […]
Senate Gives Trump Another Victory as Funding for NPR and Foreign Aid Faces Cuts
Senate Approves Trump’s $9 Billion Rescue Package Early Thursday morning, the Senate gave a significant nod to President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescue proposal. The vote was close, with a tally of 51 to 48, sending the package to the House for further consideration. Notably, Republican Senators Susan Collins from Maine and Lisa Murkowski from […]
Senate Republicans move forward with legislation cutting funding for NPR, PBS, and international aid.
Senate Moves Towards Cancelling Foreign Aid Funds WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate is edging closer to eliminating previously approved funding for various foreign aid programs and public broadcasting, following discussions among GOP leaders to address several concerns. Senators Susan Collins from Maine, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, alongside all Democrats, expressed […]
Despite the challenges: Alabama resident Danna Homan shares her inspiring path to aid Israel during the ongoing conflict
Danna Homan, who hails from Alabama, has always felt a strong bond with the land she affectionately calls home. Growing up in Demopolis and earning her degree from the University of Alabama, her ties to the South run deep. After spending time in Atlanta and Dallas for work, she returned to her roots in Birmingham. […]
Chairman Rex Reynolds: Alabama’s statewide opioid strategy aims to reduce addiction, aid recovery, and support veterans
For the last three years, Alabama has been receiving funds from federal settlements with major pharmaceutical companies, totaling over $300 million so far. I think this amount will keep increasing as time goes on. These funds are part of the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund, which has been designated by Congress. In 2022, Congress set up […]
U.S. House votes to yank billions for NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
Hakeem Jeffries, DN.Y., a leader in the US minority, will hold Elmo toys, and the Chamber of Commerce discusses bills that will eliminate funds for public broadcasting services or public broadcasting stations that provide grants to public broadcasting services or public broadcasting stations that provide grants to PBS. (Screenshots taken from the House Clerk’s website […]
Trump approves FEMA aid for some Tennessee counties as state disaster costs mount
The flood surrounds the home in Ridgeley, Tennessee on April 9, 2025, after 96 hours of heavy rain. (Photo: Cassandra Stephenson) President Donald Trump Major disaster declarations have been approved For some Tennessee counties on Friday, it opened the door to federal recovery support for individuals and county governments who have been costly damage from […]
Federal pandemic aid helped Phoenix prevent heat-related deaths. Soon that funding will expire
Jessica Berg, Chief Program Officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Association, is gazing around the organization’s dining halls at Key Campus, a downtown Phoenix hub for homeless services. The campus is preparing for major changes this summer as two overflow shelter spaces beginIt’s falling down. “It’s a dining room, and there are 140 men […]
Even Country Stars Aren’t Immune From Political Activism, Send Letter To Congress Over Aid Program
Some of the biggest names in country music have jointly called on the US Congress to continue funding the Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in an open letter. Brad Paisley, Mullen Morris, Sheryl Crowe, Amy Grant, Darius Rucker and Little Bigtown members are one of a long list of country music singers who […]
Medics Rush To Aid Tracy Morgan After Concerning Courtside Vomiting At Knicks Game
Tracy Morgan was examined in a wheelchair after vomiting courtside at the New York Knicks Games on Monday. The camera captured a tense moment as medical rushed to help Tracy Morgan in the first half of the Knicks Heat game. A pile of vomit was seen on his feet and someone handed him a towel. […]
