The Daily Signal More Spending Cuts, Trump Announces New Trade Deal, Epstein Files Drama | July 22, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
The White House is pushing a new rescissions package, targeting education funding cuts amid a controversial trade deal with the Philippines. Tensions rise as the Epstein files resurface, with Ghislaine Maxwell's potential cooperation causing political ripples in Congress. Discussions on transparency and victim protection are heating up as political factions navigate ongoing controversies, while Trump and Obama clash over 2016 election allegations, keeping the D.C. drama alive.
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Trump's Education Funding Cuts
- The Trump administration aims to reduce education funding and possibly dismantle the Department of Education.
- They are negotiating a new rescissions package that also cuts funding beyond education.
New US-Philippines Trade Deal
- President Trump announced a new trade deal with the Philippines, setting tariffs slightly below 20%.
- The deal underscores strong historic ties and strategic importance between the U.S. and the Philippines.
Epstein Files Spur Renewed Inquiry
- Renewed attention on the Epstein files includes plans to question Ghislaine Maxwell for additional information.
- Congress is divided on efforts to release documents and pursue further investigations.