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GOP-led Congress claws back billions in foreign aid, public media funds

July 18, 2025

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By Nash Jones Congress has approved President Donald Trump’s request to strip away $9 billion in federal funding already allocated for foreign aid and public media. The move is the first of its kind in more than two decades. In the wee hours of Friday, July 18, the House of Representatives gave the go-ahead…

New State Laws Expand Student Loan Forgiveness, Legalize Medical Mushrooms and Institute CYFD Reforms

July 14, 2025

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A huge slate of new state laws are on the books in New Mexico as of this month. So, we at New Mexico in Focus wanted to dive into a few key ones to make sure you know what’s changed, why and what to expect. Five of the 40-plus new laws aim to make…