Here are some of the top news stories from July 15, 2025, based on recent reports from the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Korea, etc:
U.S. Politics
Senate Republicans are revising a $9.4 billion spending cut package proposed by President Donald Trump, removing $400 million in cuts to PEPFAR ahead of a Friday deadline.
Meanwhile, the House GOP blocked a second Democratic attempt to release Jeffrey Epstein files, and Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to release more Epstein documents, stating her position remains unchanged.
Education Cuts
The U.S. Department of Education faces significant layoffs following a Supreme Court decision, with concerns raised about impacts on disadvantaged students and the management of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio.
International News
Russia rejected Trump’s demand for a Ukraine war ceasefire within 50 days, with Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov calling ultimatums “unacceptable.” Trump also approved a new tranche of weapons for Ukraine, though details remain unclear.
Local Incidents
A woman in Thomasville, NC, was arrested for embezzling from her employer, and a fatal motorcycle crash in Kernersville, NC, marked the third traffic-related death there in 2025.
Entertainment
The movie Sinners is trending as a top film of 2025, praised for its vampire theme and potential Oscar contention.
The Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint cast, including Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho, attended a high-profile press screening in Seoul.
