Weekly Wrap Up - July 18, 2025

Summary

In this Weekly Wrap Up, Eddie discusses pressing issues including the situation in Gaza and Israel, the political dynamics surrounding the MAGA movement and the Epstein files, the implications of funding cuts on public services, the ongoing challenges of racism and accountability in law enforcement, and a critical reflection on the role of Christianity and empathy in today's society. As always, Eddie ends by emphasizing the need for a compassionate approach to leadership and community engagement.

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Trump Legal Issues & Investigations

1. “A Timeline of Trump’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein”
   Published: July 17, 2025 – The New York Times

2. “Trump and Bondi Urged to Testify Before Grand Jury in Epstein Case”
   Published: July 17, 2025 – The New York Times

3. “Trump Faces Grand Jury Questions Over Epstein Ties”
   Published: July 17, 2025 – The Washington Post

4. “Harvard and Trump Head to Trial Over Federal Funding Dispute”
   Published: July 18, 2025 – The New York Times

5. “Columbia Nears Deal With Trump Administration Over Research Funds”
   Published: July 17, 2025 – The New York Times

Government, Policy & Budget

6. “House GOP Advances Bill Targeting Crypto and Public Spending”
   Published: July 17, 2025 – The Washington Post

7. “Republicans Push to Slash NPR and PBS Funding”
   Published: July 18, 2025 – The New York Times

8. “PBS Warns of Cuts to Kids’ Programming Amid GOP Budget Bill”
   Published: July 18, 2025 – The Washington Post

Justice & Policing

9. “Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Sentenced in Breonna Taylor Case”
   Published: July 17, 2025 – The New York Times
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10. “Justice Department Sentences Officer in Breonna Taylor Raid”
    Published: July 17, 2025 – The Washington Post
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Media & Culture

11. “Stephen Colbert to End ‘The Late Show’ After 10-Year Run”
    Published: July 17, 2025 – The Washington Post
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Religion & Ethics

12. “This Church Leader Thinks Empathy Can Be a Sin. We Asked Why.”
    Published: July 2025 – Premier Christianity

13. “The Sin of Empathy” – Sermon by Rev. Canon Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas
    Published: July 2025 – Washington National Cathedral