Morning Wire Evening Wire: Clawback Passes Senate & Treasury Sanctions Tren De Aragua | 7.17.25
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Jul 17, 2025 President Trump's clawback bill squeaks through the Senate, raising eyebrows with its cuts to foreign aid. A new poll reveals widespread belief in a coverup surrounding the Epstein files. In a significant move, the Treasury slaps sanctions on the Tren De Aragua gang, freezing their U.S. assets. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola is set to ditch high fructose corn syrup. Plus, there's a push to lower the voting age in the UK and debates over transgender rights in sports. All this mixed with economic updates and a touch of humor!
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Clawback Bill Faces GOP Dissent
- Trump's clawback bill narrowly passed the Senate despite GOP dissent over foreign aid and public broadcasting cuts.
- NPR defends its funding amid criticism of alleged left-wing media bias.
Zelensky Seeks Stronger Sanctions & Drone Deal
- Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks stronger sanctions on Russia and confirms talks with Trump on a drone deal.
- The deal could enhance U.S. drone capabilities and support Ukraine's defense needs.
Epstein Coverup Belief Widely Held
- DOJ fired Epstein's prosecutor amid controversy over unreleased files tied to Epstein's network.
- A Reuters poll shows nearly 70% of Americans believe the government is covering up Epstein's client list.