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Edition from 2025-05-20, 2 PM UTC

Trump Drives GOP Push for Massive Tax-Spending Megabill

President Donald Trump is aggressively pushing the 'big, beautiful bill' through House Republicans despite internal party divisions. The sweeping tax and spending package aims to deliver his legislative priorities before Memorial Day.

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24 Hours Trump pushes big tax and spending bill closer to House vote + Trump visits Capitol Hill to rally GOP around big bill + DOJ charges Dem Rep LaMonica McIver over ICE protest + US Senate advances bipartisan stablecoin regulation bill + Israel allows limited aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade + Severe storms and tornadoes ravage central US, dozens dead + Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer + Trump and Putin hold two-hour call, discuss immediate ceasefire talks + EU and UK impose new sanctions on Russia's oil tanker fleet + Elon Musk commits to leading Tesla for next 5 years + Las Vegas cops kill gunman after rifle malfunctions during attack + New York offshore wind project resumes after Trump admin reversal + Federal judge blocks Trump admin takeover of US Institute of Peace + Senate confirms Charles Kushner as ambassador to France + House Republicans face internal rebellion on Trump’s budget bill + Thousands of rabbits abandoned in USPS truck overwhelm shelter

Number 14,000 - Babies in Gaza at risk of death within 48 hours without aid, warns UN

Quote "The 11-week block on aid to Gaza has been cruel and indefensible" — UK MP David Lammy

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Trump megabill edges closer to House vote

Trump visits Capitol Hill to unite GOP on big bill

House Republicans struggle with rebellion over Trump bill

President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to pass a major tax and spending bill, facing GOP divisions and pushing for quick passage on Capitol Hill.

DOJ charges Dem Rep McIver over ICE clash

Federal charges filed against Rep McIver after ICE protest

Democrat congresswoman charged in immigration facility protest

Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver faces federal charges after a scuffle with immigration enforcement officers during a protest at an ICE facility in New Jersey.

US Senate moves forward with stablecoin bill

Senate clears hurdle on landmark crypto regulation bill

Stablecoin bill advances with bipartisan support in Senate

Significant advancements on cryptocurrency regulation as the US Senate advances the bipartisan GENIUS Act, easing the path for stablecoin legislation.

Israel lets limited aid trickle into Gaza after blockade

UN warns 14,000 babies in Gaza could die without aid

Israel intensifies airstrikes while allowing minimal aid into Gaza

Israel begins allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time in over 11 weeks amid growing international pressure and mounting criticism of its blockade.

Deadly tornadoes slam central US, dozens killed

More severe storms and tornadoes threaten Southern Plains

Oklahoma police car struck by lightning amid severe weather

Severe weather continues to batter central United States with deadly storms and tornadoes leaving multiple states in devastation and dozens dead.

Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Top oncologist says Biden had cancer while president

Question surrounds timing and cover-up of Biden’s cancer

Former President Joe Biden reveals diagnosis of aggressive stage 4 prostate cancer, raising questions and suspicions about health transparency during his tenure.

Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to start immediately

Trump, Putin hold two-hour call on Ukraine ceasefire

Putin says call with Trump marks diplomatic breakthrough

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a two-hour phone call leading to announcements of immediate ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.

EU and UK target Russia’s shadow oil fleet with sanctions

EU doubles down on Russia sanctions amid Ukraine war

UK, France, Canada threaten action against Israel over Gaza

The European Union and United Kingdom impose fresh sanctions targeting Russia’s covert oil tanker fleet amidst ongoing tensions over Ukraine conflict.

Elon Musk committed to Tesla leadership for 5 more years

Tesla and SpaceX brand reputations plummet in recent poll

Elon Musk reaffirms commitment to lead Tesla for next five years while his companies face reputational challenges; his ventures also secured deals during Trump's Middle East trip.

Vegas cops kill gunman after rifle jams during attack

Las Vegas police fatally shoot gunman who attempted mass killing in gym after his rifle malfunctioned, preventing a potential tragedy.

Trump allows NY offshore wind project to restart

Trump admin lifts stop-work order on $5B Empire Wind farm

Trump administration reverses earlier order and allows major offshore wind project in New York to resume construction after perceived compromises with state officials.

Judge blocks Trump’s unlawful US Institute of Peace takeover

Federal judge halts Trump admin changes at Institute of Peace

Federal judge blocks Trump administration's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, ruling the actions unlawful and reversing firings and management changes.

Senate confirms Kushner as ambassador to France

Charles Kushner confirmed for France post amid controversy

Charles Kushner confirmed by Senate as U.S. ambassador to France despite a criminal past and previous pardon by President Trump.

Thousands of chicks abandoned in USPS truck flood shelter

Thousands of live chicks were abandoned in a U.S. postal truck, overwhelming a Delaware animal shelter that is now scrambling to care for and rehome them.

Aerial video shows destruction after Oklahoma tornado

Deadly tornadoes leave trail of damage across central US

Storm-damaged homes and communities in Oklahoma and surrounding states continue to recover after recent tornado outbreaks left destruction and multiple deaths.

Social Security changes worry beneficiaries nationwide

GOP pushes Medicaid cuts as part of budget plan

Social Security changes and Medicare Medicaid reforms impact millions across the U.S., raising concerns about future benefits and payment disruptions.

Retired 4-star admiral convicted in Navy bribery case

Bribery conviction sinks retired Navy admiral’s career

Federal judge sentences retired four-star Navy admiral for bribery in scandal involving lucrative military contracts.

Brooklyn Bridge crash leaves no major structural damage

NTSB probes Brooklyn Bridge ship collision tragedy

The Brooklyn Bridge suffered no significant structural damage after a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into it, killing two people and prompting an ongoing investigation.

NJ Transit engineers agree to end NYC commuter strike

Service restored after New Jersey Transit train strike

New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative agreement, ending a strike that disrupted service for New York City commuters for three days.

CBS News CEO abruptly resigns amid mounting chaos

CBS News in turmoil with CEO stepping down, lawsuit looming

CBS News faces turmoil as CEO Wendy McMahon resigns amid internal unrest, potential lawsuit with Trump, and accusations of anti-Semitism.

Trump admin to pay $5M settlement to Ashli Babbitt family

Babbitt family awarded $5 million in Jan. 6 shooting case

Federal government to pay $5 million to family of Ashli Babbitt, Capitol rioter fatally shot during January 6 incident, settling a wrongful death lawsuit.

FAA probes latest Newark airport communication outage

Newark airport hit by yet another system failure

Air traffic control systems at Newark Liberty International Airport suffer repeated outages, raising safety concerns and prompting federal investigations.

Democrats slam GOP tax and budget maneuvers

House Dem calls GOP ‘ashamed’ of Trump’s big bill

House Democrats sharply criticize GOP moves on budget including tax deductions, Medicaid funding, and accuse of misleading public on spending priorities.

World’s ice sheets face irreversible melt threat

Coastlines at risk despite climate targets, experts warn

Climate scientists warn that ongoing ice sheet melt will cause catastrophic sea level rise, triggering forced inland migration even if warming is limited to 1.5°C.

Judge strikes down Trump’s US Institute of Peace reshuffle

Federal court halts Trump admin overhaul of peace agency

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to implement new agency rules that undermine U.S. Institute of Peace operations.

UK, France, Canada warn Israel over Gaza offensive

Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill fading as countries press Israel

International leaders warn Israel against continuing military offensive in Gaza, threatening sanctions if aid restrictions and attacks persist.

Trump admin boosts criminal charges on illegal immigrants

ICE operation nets 400+ arrests under Trump administration

Trump administration continues aggressive immigration enforcement with rising criminal prosecutions and deportations of undocumented immigrants.

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