House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax and Spending Bill by Single Vote
After weeks of intense negotiations and fierce opposition, the Republican-controlled House narrowly passed President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ by a razor-thin 215-214 margin. The bill includes tax cuts, Medicaid funding changes, and immigration measures and now advances to the Senate amid mounting controversy and budget deficit concerns.
24 Hours House narrowly passes Trump's big tax and spending bill + Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in DC shooting + Federal judge blocks Trump order to dismantle Education Department + Plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood killing multiple + Senate Republicans kill California’s gas-powered car ban + Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students + FBI calls DC Israeli embassy staff killings an act of terror + Trump floats plan to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public + White House condemns antisemitic violence after embassy shooting + Trump tax bill raises deficit worries in bond market + Chemical castration trial for sex offenders to expand in UK + Anthropic launches powerful 7-hour AI model Claude 4 + NOAA forecasts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season + Trump administration unveils tool to stop noncitizens voting + Harvard officials fight back after Trump visa block + Senate blocks California 2035 electric vehicle rules + Gaza aid deliveries begin after delays + Kid Cudi testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial + Pentagon raises hazard pay for Army paratroopers + South African president confronted by Trump over 'white genocide' claims
Number 215-214 - Narrow House vote margin passing Trump’s massive tax and spending bill
Quote "It is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students..." — Trump administration official
Two Israeli embassy staffers killed outside Jewish Museum in DC
Suspect linked to far-left group in embassy staff shootings
FBI Director calls DC embassy shooting an act of terror
Two staffers from the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum, prompting investigations and global condemnation. Suspect Elias Rodriguez is linked to a far-left extremist group and leftist motivations.
Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
Trump DHS halts Harvard’s international student enrollment
Trump admin terminates Harvard’s student visa program
The Trump administration escalates tensions with Harvard University by blocking its ability to enroll international students and terminating its student visa program amid ongoing disputes.
House passes Trump’s big tax and spending bill narrowly
House Republicans pass 'big, beautiful' spending bill
Big GOP tax bill sends shockwaves through bond market
House Republicans narrowly pass President Trump's sweeping tax and spending 'big, beautiful' bill containing tax cuts, spending cuts, and policy changes including Medicaid and abortion funding, facing criticism and very close votes.
Federal judge blocks Trump dismantling Education Department
Judge blocks Trump’s Education Dept closure and layoffs
Judge orders reinstatement of fired Education employees
The Department of Education is protected from President Trump’s efforts to dismantle it by federal judges who have issued rulings blocking layoffs and closures, ordering reinstatements of fired workers, frustrating administration plans.
Multiple fatalities after small plane crashes in San Diego
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, sparking fires
Small plane crash kills multiple in San Diego community
A small private plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning causing multiple fatalities, fires, significant property damage, and evacuations; investigation and emergency responses are ongoing.
Senate Republicans kill California’s gas-powered car ban
Senate blocks California 2035 electric vehicle plan
Senate votes to nix California’s gas car ban
The Senate voted to block California’s stringent environmental rule banning sales of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, overturning an Obama-era waiver, signaling a shift in federal-state environmental policy disputes.
White House condemns antisemitic violence after embassy shooting
Security ramped up in NYC, Miami after Israeli Embassy killings
White House pledges justice after embassy staff murders
Federal authorities and political leaders condemn the antisemitic attack in Washington, D.C., with calls for justice and increased security measures following the shooting of Israeli embassy staffers.
Trump floats plan to take Fannie and Freddie public
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae stocks soar on privatization talk
Trump considers privatizing mortgage giants
Trump suggests privatizing government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to potentially impact housing market and financial sectors, stirring market reactions with possible long-term effects.
Anthropic launches powerful AI model Claude 4, works 7 hours
Amazon-backed Anthropic debuts new long-duration AI model
Anthropic’s Claude 4 excels in reasoning and coding tasks
Anthropic, backed by Amazon, launched Claude 4, its most powerful AI model capable of continuous operation up to seven hours, signaling advances in artificial intelligence applications and competition with other firms.
NOAA forecasts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season
Above-average hurricanes predicted for 2025 season
NOAA projects 13-19 storms with multiple major hurricanes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with more storms and major hurricanes, raising concerns amid staffing cuts and resource constraints.
Kid Cudi testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial
Rapper Kid Cudi details troubled past with Sean Combs
Kid Cudi discusses personal conflicts during trial
Kid Cudi testifies at the ongoing federal sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, revealing details about their personal history and incidents surrounding the case, highlighting legal drama and celebrity scrutiny.
Trump administration rolls out new tool to block noncitizen voting
Trump DHS launches initiative to stop foreign voter fraud
White House deploys system to verify US voter citizenship
The Trump administration introduces a federal verification tool aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in U.S. elections, reinforcing measures to protect electoral integrity ahead of upcoming elections.
House GOP demands Biden’s doctor, aides testify on health cover-up
Comer subpoenas Biden doctor and former aides in probe
House Oversight seeks Biden medical insiders for interviews
Biden administration faces Republican inquiries demanding interviews with former President Biden's physician and aides regarding alleged cover-up of his cognitive decline, intensifying political controversy over his health.
Senate blocks California's 2035 gas car ban plan
Senate votes to overturn California's gas-powered car ban
Senate repeals California’s national EV mandate
The U.S. Senate blocks California's landmark plan to ban sales of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, overturning environmental waivers, marking a significant defeat to progressive climate policies and state authority.
White House releases MAHA report on child health crisis
MAHA Commission blames processed foods and toxins for illness
RFK Jr.’s health report sparks debate on vaccines and drugs
The White House releases a controversial report led by RFK Jr.'s MAHA Commission citing causes of chronic childhood illnesses including poor diet, chemicals, stress, and overprescription, sparking debates on health policies.
US Treasury plans to end penny production by 2026
Treasury confirms death knell for penny amid cost concerns
No more pennies: US mint places final penny order
The U.S. Treasury Department announces it will phase out penny production due to rising costs surpassing the coin's value, marking an end to one of America's oldest currencies and prompting economic discussion.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s Education Dept closure order
Judge blocks Trump’s mass layoffs at Education Department
Judge orders reinstatement of Education Dept workers
Federal judges continue to block President Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, issuing injunctions and ordering reinstatement of fired employees, underscoring ongoing legal battles over education policies.
House passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill by one vote
Trump’s massive tax bill squeaks through House
GOP pushes Trump’s agenda bill despite slim margin
President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ spending and tax bill narrowly passes the House with a one-vote margin after intense negotiations, including tax breaks, funding cuts, and policy changes shaping the Republican agenda.
Senate GOP threatens to block House tax and spending bill
GOP infighting clouds future of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Senate votes to undo California EV rule, rebuffing Biden
Senate Republicans signal strong opposition to the House-passed 'big, beautiful' budget bill, threatening delays and demanding revisions, complicating the path forward for President Trump's legislative priorities.
Trump admin wrongly impounded infrastructure aid, watchdog finds
Watchdog slams Trump for freezing federal infrastructure funds
Trump’s control over spending faces legal challenge
The Trump administration is sharply criticized for freezing infrastructure aid funds, violating the Impoundment Control Act according to watchdog reports, increasing tensions over federal budget control and spending authority.
Scientists create contact lenses with infrared night vision
New infrared contact lenses grant 'super-vision' in darkness
Night-vision contact lenses absorb invisible light
Researchers develop nanoparticle-infused infrared contact lenses that enable night vision, allowing wearers to see infrared light even with eyes closed, hinting at advancements in wearable vision technology and military applications.
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