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 […]
While your senators discuss budget cuts, remember what your taxes have funded in public broadcasting.
Taxpayer support for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) might be at risk after recent developments in a recovery package proposed by Senate President Donald Trump on Tuesday night. The Senate passed the measure with a narrow 51-50 vote, featuring Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote. The specifics of how […]
Native American radio stations included in funding agreement as US Senate discusses cuts to NPR, PBS
Senate Reviews Bill Impacting Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the US Senate began deliberating modifications to a proposed bill that aims to cut $9 billion in previously allocated funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid. Meanwhile, grant agreements have been signed to several Native American radio stations to help mitigate these […]
Senate Republicans Near Approval of Reduced DOGE Cuts Following Weakened Proposal
Senate Republicans Prepare to Advance Trump’s Rescue Package Senate Republicans seem poised to approve the rescue package put forward by President Donald Trump, having decided to drop the proposed cuts to the HIV/AIDS relief program established during George W. Bush’s presidency. On Tuesday, both Senate Republicans and White House officials, including budget director Russ Vought, […]
Mike Johnson urges Senate to reconsider before diminishing $9.4 billion cuts package
Johnson Urges Senate Republicans on Trump’s Rescue Package Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing Senate Republicans to support President Donald Trump’s rescue package. On Monday, Johnson remarked to reporters that approving $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid should be an easy decision for GOP senators. His comments come amidst some Republican senators […]
7 Things: Britt urges togetherness as Democrats react to Texas floods; Tuberville wants ICE released; NASA budget cuts; and more …
7 Things to Know This Week 7. Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight Committee interview. This investigation looks at claims that he may have concealed information about former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health. Naturally, this raises questions about the implications of his actions. 6. In […]
Health policy expert explains the effects of Republican Medicaid cuts on Alabama
Understanding the Impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Recently, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which modifies the criteria for Medicaid compensation. This act significantly increases federal spending on Medicaid while transferring the funding burden from the federal level to state governments. Last Wednesday, I had a conversation with […]
Lawmakers approve budget supported by Trump that cuts assistance and favors the affluent, according to critics
House Passes Budget Amid Controversy The U.S. House of Representatives approved a budget supported by Trump on Thursday, but Democrats are raising alarms about its potential impact on Alabama’s most vulnerable food assistance programs. They argue that it will harm healthcare services, all to fund yet another tax break for the wealthy. While Republicans celebrated […]
Montevallo reports an $8 million shortfall and implements 15% cuts to departments.
The student-run newscast at Montevallo University, Vallo Vision News, is currently focusing on the institution’s efforts to tackle a significant budget shortfall that has emerged this year. A report by Vallo Vision News indicated that issues regarding finances first came to light in February 2025. University leaders acknowledged a widening gap between revenue and expenditures. […]
Katie Britt: Ending Trump tax cuts would mean Alabama families lose thousands each year – ‘complete madness’
As the “big and beautiful bill” makes its way through Congress, US Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) emphasizes that expanding President Trump’s tax cuts is a key priority. This week, the US House Ways and Means Committee announced its intention to extend these cuts while introducing tax reductions for tips and overtime pay. While this is […]