5 things to know for July 18: DOGE cuts, Emil Bove, Police violence, Trump and Epstein, Stephen Colbert
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – House Republicans approved $9 billion in cuts, including $1.1 billion from NPR and PBS, affecting over 100 public radio and TV stations, officials said.
- Overnight, the measure heads to the president’s desk following the DOGE cuts, including $1.1 billion from NPR and PBS, approved by House Republicans.
- Amid allegations of misconduct, the committee voted to advance Emil Bove’s nomination despite over 75 former judges urging rejection and a whistleblower letter alleging plans to ignore court orders.
- Brett Hankison faces sentencing on Monday, with DOJ requesting just one day in jail and Taylor’s family condemning the recommendation.
- Friday, President Donald Trump vowed to sue the Wall Street Journal after calling the Epstein letter a `Scam` and demanding DOJ documents on Truth Social.
- Stephen Colbert will soon be off the air as CBS cancels The Late Show next year, citing financial pressures.
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