Activists to channel civil rights icon in anti-Trump protests |
Civil rights activist and Georgia Congressman John Lewis was known for getting into "good trouble." And protesters across 1,600 cities and towns are following suit on the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death. Protesters say they're turning out for an array of reasons, demonstrating against President Donald Trump's signature budget bill, efforts targeting reproductive rights and more. The Good Trouble protests follow the No Kings protests on June 14, which drew millions of Americans at more than 2,000 locations across the country. Why activists are encouraging protests. |
Big (and small) protests: Because it's a weekday, many of the protests are happening in the afternoon. The flagship event will take place in Chicago, but there will also be protests in other major cities, like Washington D.C. and Atlanta. Palm Beach County, Florida, where Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is located, will be the site of five events, including a march, car parade and speakers talking about Lewis' legacy. See where protests are scheduled. | Demonstrators stand with umbrellas during a "Good Trouble Umbrella Protest" against President Donald Trump and in remembrance of late U.S. Congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis, in Washington, D.C. on July 17, 2025. Umit Bektas, REUTERS |
GOP lawmakers take the scissors to spending |
Republicans in Congress are one step closer to trimming $9 billion in federal funds. The Senate narrowly approved a spending cuts package that will cut money for public broadcasting, such as PBS and NPR, global health initiatives, including the World Health Organization, and other foreign aid programs. The legislation, formally requested by Trump in early June, represents a sliver of the nearly $200 billion in government savings the Department of Government Efficiency reports it has made. Here are the programs that are impacted. |
Voters knock Trump's handling of Epstein case |
Almost two-thirds of voters give Trump a thumbs down for his handling of the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case. A new Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday found that 63% of registered voters disapproved of the administration's handling of the case. The poll comes a week after the Justice Department and the FBI released no new files and concluded that the convicted sex offender died by suicide in his jail cell. Just 17% of registered voters gave the Trump administration a thumbs up. The president's base is also almost evenly split. Among GOP voters, the poll found that 40% approved of Trump's handling compared to 36% that disapproved. See the poll results. | | The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Education Department to proceed with mass layoffs. But not all the firings were reversed. | | Coca-Cola hasn't yet confirmed plans anytime soon to change its formulas for its soda beverages sold in the U.S. | | | | It's not tax season, but now that Trump's spending bill is final, it's a great time to plan, experts say. Don't overlook these new benefits. | | | | President Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration is at an all time low since the start of his second term, according to a new poll. | | | | The Trump administration dismantled USAID, causing distribution disruptions. Now some has expired, and it is set to be destroyed due to protocol. | | | | Gen Z is the most politically divided generation between men and women. It's impacting dating. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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