Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts

The Senate has passed another legislative victory for President Donald Trump.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down a new Trump policy that will keep immigration detainees locked up longer.Trump signed a bill making tough sentences for fentanyl trafficking permanent.Execution is back on for Texas inmate Robert Roberson who has strong innocence claims. Last year, we spoke with Brian Wharton, the former police detective who led the investigation and subsequent arrest of Roberson. Wharton said he got it wrong and Roberson is innocent. Listen to or watch that episode here.Gun groups want a law reversed on mailing through the postal service.USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier takes a look at how the president has been amping up pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and how investors are reacting.Please let us know what you think of this episode by sending a note to [email protected] Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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