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The Senate passed a $9 billion spending-cuts package early on Thursday morning in a 51–48 vote. The bill would revoke funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting that Congress had already approved. Senators Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) were the only Republicans that opposed it. The package is now headed to the House.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska's southern coast prompted tsunami alerts and evacuations for coastal communities on Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck just after 12:30 p.m. local time. The tsunami warning was downgraded within an hour, and fully canceled just before 2:45 p.m. At least 40 aftershocks were recorded within a matter of hours, though no injuries or major damage was reported.
President Donald Trump signed a measure into law on Wednesday, classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and toughening sentences for traffickers. Trump also called out China's role in the fentanyl crisis. China remains the largest source for fentanyl precursors, which are then used to make fentanyl products in Mexico before they end up in the United States. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.
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The Senate passed a $9 billion spending-cuts package early on Thursday morning in a 51–48 vote. The bill would revoke funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting that Congress had already approved. Senators Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) were the only Republicans that opposed it. The package is now headed to the House.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska's southern coast prompted tsunami alerts and evacuations for coastal communities on Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck just after 12:30 p.m. local time. The tsunami warning was downgraded within an hour, and fully canceled just before 2:45 p.m. At least 40 aftershocks were recorded within a matter of hours, though no injuries or major damage was reported.
President Donald Trump signed a measure into law on Wednesday, classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and toughening sentences for traffickers. Trump also called out China's role in the fentanyl crisis. China remains the largest source for fentanyl precursors, which are then used to make fentanyl products in Mexico before they end up in the United States. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.

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