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Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s budget office rescinded a controversial order that froze spending on federal grants, which had caused widespread confusion and legal challenges. The order, issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget, threatened vital funding for states, schools, and organizations. Following swift backlash from Democrats, including Sen. Patty Murray, who criticized the administration’s handling of the situation, the OMB announced the repeal in a brief notice to agencies. Murray highlighted the reversal as a victory for the public but condemned the chaos and harm caused by the Trump administration’s initial directive over the previous two days.
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Stormy weather pattern lightens up the next few days
SUMMARY: After a stormy weekend with flash flooding in central and eastern Kentucky, Monday was quieter but muggy, with isolated afternoon storms and highs in the mid-80s. By Tuesday, a stalled boundary moves south, allowing drier air and more sunshine, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and heat indices near 100°F. Wednesday and Thursday will be hot and dry as an upper-level ridge builds, pushing highs into the low 90s and maintaining high humidity. Late week, scattered showers and storms return with another boundary, along with continued hot temperatures in the low 90s. Outdoor caution is advised during peak heat.
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Few more heavy downpours possible Sunday
SUMMARY: Heavy rain and thunderstorms soaked the area Saturday, dropping 1 to 6 inches in parts of Jefferson County, southern Indiana, and Owensboro, causing flash flooding and water in some homes. While Saturday evening turned pleasant, the unsettled weather pattern continues into Sunday and Monday with isolated to scattered storms possible due to heat and humidity. A heat advisory is in effect for Sunday, with heat indices expected to reach 102–106°F. Monday may start wet with more storms. Afterward, conditions will dry out, but high temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices will dominate mid-to-late week.
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich’s Saturday night forecast
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Congress passes spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from public broadcasting
SUMMARY: House Republicans approved $9 billion in federal funding cuts proposed by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking a legislative win. The cuts, passed via a rarely used budget law that bypassed a Senate filibuster, include $1.1 billion removed from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting NPR and PBS, and about $8 billion cut from foreign aid programs. USAID suffered severe staffing losses, causing nearly 500 metric tons of emergency aid food to spoil. Critics like Rep. Morgan McGarvey warn that these cuts harm public education and national safety, while Speaker Mike Johnson indicated more cuts may follow.
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