La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos aprobó un paquete de rescisiones para recortar 9.000 millones de dólares en ayuda exterior y financiación de la radiotelevisión pública, enviando el proyecto de ley a la mesa del presidente Donald Trump.

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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a package to rescind $9 billion in funding previously allocated for foreign aid and public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS. The bill was passed before a deadline that would have otherwise released the funds as originally intended. 

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in the support for the measure, which saw only two Republican representatives break party lines. The bill excludes the PEPFAR program, a global AIDS initiative, after concerns from some lawmakers. The legislation now moves to President Donald Trump, who has publicly supported the cuts.

La Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. aprueba un recorte de 9.000 millones de dólares en ayuda exterior y radiotelevisión pública

Muy bien, los legisladores de la Cámara aprobó un paquete para recuperar $ 9 mil millones previamente asignados para ayuda exterior y financiación de la radiodifusión pública, incluyendo NPR y PBS. Esta medida fue aprobada justo después de medianoche, mucho antes de la fecha límite del final del día, después de lo cual el dinero se habría gastado como se pretendía originalmente. Esto se dirigió al gasto despilfarrador en el anterior Departamento de Estado, por supuesto, Corporation for Public Broadcasting y un par de áreas más. Nos fijamos en eso, pensamos que era un desperdicio de los fondos de los contribuyentes y nos estamos ocupando del asunto. En este momento, el proyecto de ley está en camino a la mesa del Presidente para ser firmado como ley. Reportero del Congreso de CBS News, Torian Small, se une a nosotros desde el Capitolio con más información. Buenos días, Torian. ¿Qué reacción has visto a este finalmente aprobado esta mañana? Sí, buenos días, Errol. Vimos inmediatamente después de la aprobación de este paquete, el presidente de la Cámara Mike Johnson haciéndose eco la misma confianza que tenía en esta votación, diciendo que él cree que tiene la membresía de acuerdo con el Presidente para llevar esto a la línea de meta. Tenían un viernes como fecha límite, por lo que querían actuar con rapidez y mover esto al escritorio del Presidente. Él y el equipo de liderazgo se apresuraron a calmar cualquier preocupación del Freedom Caucus de la Cámara sobre una medida que fue eliminada del proyecto de ley, que era el PEPFAR, un programa global de la era de George W. Bush cuyo objetivo era luchar contra el SIDA en todo el mundo. Algunos miembros del House Freedom Caucus dijeron que deberíamos centrarnos en el gasto interno, pero al final vimos sólo dos desertores en lo que respecta a este proyecto de ley, Ohio Representante Mike Turner y Brian Fitzpatrick. Al final fueron los dos únicos que rompieron la línea del partido para llevar esto a la mesa del Presidente, y el propio Presidente hoy en Truth Social celebrando esto, diciendo que este enorme obstáculo de conseguir 9 mil millones de dólares en recortes ha pasado, y llamó, como se puede ver en la pantalla allí, NPR Public Broadcasting, financiación a la corporación pública atroz, y de nuevo, afirmando la decisión de los republicanos de seguir adelante con estos recortes y enviarlo a su escritorio. Muy bien, Torian, apreciamos la actualización, gracias.

The agreement comes after intense clashes displaced tens of thousands of people and contributed to a worsening humanitarian crisis in a region still recovering from over a decade of brutal civil war.

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Middle East Conflict

U.S. says Israel-Syria agree to ceasefire, clashes continue in Sweida

President Trump announced that he is suing the publisher and owner of the Wall Street Journal, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and others in a $10 billion libel lawsuit.

Trump sues WSJ publisher, Rupert Murdoch over Epstein letter story

Ukraine has appointed a new prime minister, 39-year-old Yulia Svyrydenko, as part of a sweeping government reshuffle announced by President Volodymyr Zelenkskyy. This marks the most significant political shift since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

Kyiv

Ukraine Invasion

Yulia Svyrydenko takes charge as Ukraine's new prime minister

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, currently on trial at the Supreme Court, has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor. Bolsonaro is accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election.

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor

At least three deputies were killed after an explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility, officials said. Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents were at the scene.

Los Angeles

Three killed in explosion at L.A. County Sheriff's Department facility

The UK's Labour Party has passed a landmark electoral reform, aligning with Scotland and Wales in lowering the voting age from 18 to 16. The change fulfills a key promise by the ruling party but garnered criticism from the Conservative Party.

London

UK lowers voting age from 18 to 16 in historic electoral reform

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a rescissions package to slash $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, sending the bill to President Donald Trump's desk.

U.S. House passes $9 billion cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday night ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to help facilitate the release of grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein as the administration faces pressure to share more materials on the case.

Trump orders release of Epstein-related grand jury transcripts

The European Union has agreed to impose a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's energy and financial sectors in a bid to tighten the screws on the Kremlin's war machine and force a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.

Moscow

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks

U.S. President Donald Trump denies writing a letter signed 'Donald' beneath a nude sketch in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album, details of which were published by the Wall Street Journal. The letter is now under review by the U.S. Justice Department.

Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein

Following a call with President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology, saying the only Catholic church in Gaza was hit by stray ammunition. The blast killed three civilians. Ramy Inocencio reports.

Jerusalem

Netanyahu apologizes for deadly strike on Catholic church in Gaza

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has suggested that TSA may soon end its restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags.

TSA may eliminate liquid restrictions on planes

A Tennessee judge on Thursday set Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal trial date for January 27, 2026. Abrego Garcia is facing human smuggling charges. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

Tennessee

Judge sets Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal trial date for January 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

Black-box recording indicates that the flight's captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.

Ahmedabad

Flight captain switched off fuel flow to engines in Air India crash

The Department of Justice has fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and the daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey. This comes as the White House tries to mitigate demands for the Jeffrey Epstein files to be released.

DOJ fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Jeffrey Epstein

The Senate approved a $9.4 billion rescissions request, sending it back to the House of Representatives for approval.

Senate approves spending cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting

Israel has faced international condemnation over its three days of airstrikes in Syria. The European Union and the United Nations have called for a return to calm, while Iran has urged countries in the region to respond against Israel.

Damascus

World reacts to Israeli attacks on Syria’s Damascus

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes his first state visit to the United Kingdom to sign a historic defence cooperation treaty—the first of its kind between Germany and Britain since the Second World War. The agreement includes plans for joint defence efforts, boosting economic collaboration, and tackling illegal migration.

Germany and UK seal historic defence pact

Donald Trump says American-made weapons bought by NATO are being shipped to Ukraine. Trump's also threatening sanctions, saying his aim is to force Putin to negotiate an end to the war. But with Ukraine under nightly attack, there’s scepticism over whether he'll achieve anything.

U.S. ships NATO purchased Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Syria condemns Israel for fatal strikes on several government buildings in Damascus. The escalation threatens to disrupt new U.S.-brokered security talks between Israel and Syria, with both sides expressing concerns over stability in the region.

Israeli airstrikes on Syria threaten security talks

U.S. President Donald Trump is still dealing with fallout from his own supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.

Trump says Epstein conspiracy theory is hoax started by Democrats

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two had agreed to strengthen trade collaboration, particularly in light of the tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump set to go in effect on August 1.

Mexico City

Global Tariffs

Mexico plans to strengthen trade with Canada

Former President Barack Obama joined his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, on her latest podcast episode with her brother Craig Robinson to address divorce rumors.

Obamas address divorce rumors on Michelle’s podcast

Israel struck Syrian military targets as well as central Damascus on Wednesday (July 16) as it continued its campaign to protect Druze minority communities in southern Syria.

Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria

U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee's appearance at Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial follows President Trump's call for Israel to throw out the case or pardon the Israeli prime minister.

Tel Aviv-Yafo

U.S. ambassador attends Netanyahu trial to show support from Trump

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were in the works as he continued to press for what he views as better terms with trading partners.

Trump eyes more trade deals soon as EU readies retaliation

At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday (July 16) at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in what the U.S.-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators. This video contains graphic images.

Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20, GHF blames agitators

Police in Los Angeles have arrested a 22-year-old suspect in the double homicide of American Idol executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca. The couple, both 70 years old, was found shot to death in their home earlier this week.

Encino

Police make arrest in murders of American Idol executive, husband

Streaming shows dominated nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards. "Severance" earned the most series nominations with 27. Meanwhile, "The Studio" earned the most-ever nominations for a debut comedy series with 23.

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