The conversation discusses a bill proposed by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to extend current funding levels until the end of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. The bill, known as a continuing resolution, would trim non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing funding for veteran health care and defense. It faces a narrow margin in the House, where Republicans have a 218-214 majority. The bill would cut funding for various programs, including public defenders and the National Institutes of Health, but not Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. Critics argue it gives the Trump administration more control over federal spending and may not lead to significant savings.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
