💨 Abstract

On July 17, 2025, a weather alert warned of a 'summer scorcher' with feel-like temperatures in the 100s. Concurrently, lawmakers made strides in fiscal policy, with the Senate passing $9 billion in spending cuts targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving the bill to the House. Additionally, severe traffic delays were noted in Arlington, Virginia. On a positive note, retail sales rebounded by 0.6%

Courtesy: WTOP Staff