The Excerpt Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts
Jul 17, 2025
The Senate just approved significant funding cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting while a new Trump policy raises concerns about immigration detainee rights. Tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking are now permanent. A Texas inmate, Robert Roberson, facing execution, is claiming innocence with support from a former detective who admits to a wrongful conviction. Meanwhile, Trump pressures the Federal Reserve, affecting investor sentiment and raising questions about historical presidential influence on economic policy.
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Senate Backs Trump's Funding Cuts
- The Senate passed Trump's plan cutting billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting.
- Republicans with narrow majorities support this, making it a significant legislative win for Trump.
New Immigration Detention Policy
- Trump's immigration policy halts bond hearings, leading detainees to stay locked up until case resolution.
- Advocates warn this causes undue detention and breaks up families despite low flight risk statistics.
Controversial Execution Rescheduled
- Texas inmate Robert Roberson faces execution despite strong evidence of innocence.
- His conviction was based on shaken baby syndrome, a theory now debunked, highlighting flaws in the case.