Washington Today (8-29-25): Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniv.; Pres. cuts $4.9B by 'pocket rescission'
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52:50Now PlayingWashington Today (8-29-25): Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniv.; Pres. cuts $4.9B by 'pocket rescission'
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as posted by the channelOn the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating Louisiana, Mississippi and other parts of the Gulf Coast, tributes to those lost, pride in the rebuilding and recovery, and thoughts of preparing for future storms.
President Donald Trump says he will cut $4.9 billion for foreign aid through a 'pocket rescission', which will not give Congress a chance to vote on it. Some Members of Congress, Democrats & Republicans, say that is illegal and unconstitutional.
Transportation Department cuts nearly $700 million in contracts for 12 wind energy farms, calling the projects 'wasteful'.
New tariffs on once-exempt small value packages have taken effect. We will talk with New York Times business reporter Peter Eavis about what this means for you the next time you order something shipped from outside the U.S. (25)
United Nations Security Council holds a meeting on Russia's continued deadly bombardment of Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv.
Former Rep. Randy 'Duke' Cunningham (R-CA) has died. He was a war hero who went to prison after pleading guilty to taking bribes from defense contractors.
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