Senate Scrambles as Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Faces Deadlock
Senate Republicans race to push President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill through a crucial procedural vote amid GOP defections and Democratic delays, risking the legislative centerpiece ahead of a July 4 deadline.
24 Hours Senate edges Trump tax and spending bill despite GOP rebels + IDF kills Hamas co-founder in Gaza airstrike + Trump threatens primary challenge to GOP Sen. Thom Tillis + White House warns GOP holdouts on Trump spending bill + Elon Musk slams Trump megabill as political suicide + Iran bans IAEA head, removes cameras from nuclear sites + Thousands defy Hungary ban in Budapest Pride march + Minnesota lawmaker and husband laid to rest amid mourning + Russia-Ukraine fighting hits eastern city, drones strike Odesa + Florida protests grow against 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention + Senate Dems to read entire 'big, beautiful bill' to delay vote + Warren Buffett donates $6 billion to five charities + DHS arrests Iranian migrants on immigration violations + FBI hacked by cartel-linked group, deadly fallout ensues + US Senate fails to limit Trump military action on Iran + Crocodile kills fisherman, family horrified
Number 51-49 - Narrow Senate vote advancing Trump’s megabill
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Senate Scrambles to Advance Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Trump Spending Bill Clears Key Senate Procedural Vote
Senate GOP Rams Trump Bill Through Procedural Hurdle
Senate Republicans push forward President Trump's large tax and spending bill amid opposition from a few GOP senators, aiming for a July 4 deadline. Democrats use delaying tactics like forcing full reading of the bill.

IDF Kills Senior Hamas Founder in Gaza Airstrike
Israel Targets Top Hamas Commander in Deadly Strike
Israel Kills October 7 Terror Mastermind in Airstrike
Israeli Defense Forces kill senior Hamas co-founder linked to the 2023 terror attacks. The strikes continue amid worsening Gaza conflict and shift in ceasefire hopes.

Trump Threatens GOP Sen. Tillis With Primary Challenge
President Trump Slam Tillis Over Big Bill Opposition
Trump Vows to Back Primary Opponent for Sen. Thom Tillis
President Trump threatens GOP Senator Thom Tillis with backing primary challengers after his opposition to the 'big, beautiful bill.' Political pressure intensifies in GOP ranks.

White House Warns GOP Holdouts on Trump’s Spending Bill
‘Ultimate Betrayal’: White House Pressures Trump Bill Holdouts
White House Seeks Passage of Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
White House and administration issue stern warnings to GOP holdouts against President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, labeling opposition an 'ultimate betrayal.'

Elon Musk Calls Trump Bill ‘Utterly Insane’ Ahead of Vote
Musk Slams Trump Tax Bill as ‘Political Suicide’
Musk Doubles Down on Criticism of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Elon Musk renews sharp criticism of President Trump's massive tax and spending bill, calling it 'utterly insane' and a political disaster as Senate considers the legislation.

Iran Bans IAEA Chief, Removes Nuclear Site Cameras
IAEA Chief: Iran Nears Uranium Enrichment in Months
Rubio Condemns Iran’s Threats Against IAEA Director
Iran intensifies defiance against international nuclear oversight, banning IAEA head and removing surveillance equipment from nuclear sites amid rising tensions.

Thousands Defy Hungary Ban at Budapest Pride March
Record Attendance at Budapest Pride Against Orban Ban
Tens of Thousands March Despite Hungary’s Pride Ban
Massive Pride marches take place in defiance of government bans in Hungary, showcasing widespread resistance against Viktor Orban’s anti-LGBTQ policies.

Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Laid to Rest in Private Funeral
Biden and Harris Attend Funeral for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker
Melissa Hortman Funeral Draws High-Profile Political Mourners
Funerals and mourning events held for slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, drawing attendance from major political figures including Biden and Harris.

Russian Drone Strike Hits Odesa, Killing Two and Wounding Many
Russian Drones Kill 2, Injure Dozens in Ukraine's Odesa
Russian Drone Strikes Kill Civilians in Odesa
Russia intensifies drone strikes on Ukraine’s Odesa, causing casualties and damage amid ongoing conflict and increasing tensions with Ukraine.

Protesters Rally Against Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Facility
Environmental Groups Sue to Block DeSantis’ Alligator Alcatraz
Demonstrators Line Highway to Oppose Florida Swamp Prison
Protests erupt in Florida against ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ a new immigrant detention center amid environmental and human rights concerns over its construction in the Everglades.

Schumer Forces Full Reading of Trump’s 1000-Page Megabill
Democrats Drag Out Trump Bill with Floor Reading Stunt
Senate Dems Use Procedural Delays to Stall GOP Spending Bill
Senate Democrats employ procedural tactics to slow the progress of President Trump's massive 'big, beautiful bill' legislation, including forcing a full reading before a vote.

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion in Berkshire Stock to Charities
Buffett Boosts Charity Giving with $6 Billion Stock Donation
Warren Buffett's $6B Donation Adds to $60B Lifetime Giving
Warren Buffett announces a $6 billion donation of Berkshire Hathaway stock to multiple foundations, expanding his lifetime charitable giving to about $60 billion.

FBI Hacked by Cartel-Linked Group; Deadly Fallout Reported
Federal Agents Arrest Over 2,700 Terror Group Members Nationwide
Mexican Cartel Used Hacker to Track FBI Informants, Govt Says
The US arrests individuals linked to foreign terrorist organizations, including a cartel-linked hacking group that compromised FBI systems and caused deaths.

GOP Senators Defend Trump’s War Powers on Iran
The US Senate rejects a Democratic resolution aiming to limit President Trump's authority to use military force against Iran, maintaining the president’s war powers.

Fisherman Dragged and Killed by Crocodile in Family Horror
A fisherman is mauled to death by a crocodile in Malaysia in a tragic attack witnessed by his family, highlighting ongoing dangers in wildlife regions.

Serbian Police Clash With Anti-Gov’t Protesters in Belgrade
Riot Police Fire Tear Gas at Massive Belgrade Protest
Students Lead Calls for Snap Election in Serbia
Protests and clashes escalate in Belgrade, Serbia, as thousands demand early parliamentary elections, facing tear gas from riot police amid political unrest.

Summer Heatwave Hits US and Europe With Record Scorching Days
Child Deaths Rise as Heat Dome Covers Eastern US
Heat Wave Heightens Dangers for Kids Left in Cars
Rising heat wave spreads across the US and Europe with record temperatures, increasing risks of heatstroke and child deaths in hot cars.
One Killed, Two Wounded in Chicago Ambush Shooting
Woman Found Fatally Wounded in Chicago Neighborhood
Gun violence incidents in Chicago continue with shootings causing deaths and injuries, highlighting ongoing crime challenges in the city.

ICE Arrests Surge Under Trump Administration
DHS Raids LA Home Linked to Iranian Smuggling Ring
Trump Admin Plans ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Sparks Outrage
The U.S. Border and Immigration authorities increase enforcement with arrests and new detention centers amid controversies and protests.

Hundreds Mourn Iranian Commanders Slain in Israeli Strikes
Iran Holds State Funerals for Military and Nuclear Victims
State Funeral Draws Massive Crowds for Slain Iranian Leaders
Multiple senior Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes prompt massive state funerals and heightened tensions.

Protesters Flood Venice Streets Amid Bezos Wedding
Venice Divided as Bezos Wedding Sparks Protest March
Hundreds Protest Lavish Bezos-Sanchez Wedding in Venice
Widespread protests erupt in Venice, Italy during the extravagant wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, sparking divisions and calls against the celebration.

Trump Sees Gaza Ceasefire Possible Within a Week
US Brokerage Toward Gaza Ceasefire Amid Fighting
Gaza Conflict Shows Signs of Ceasefire Progress
President Trump claims a possible ceasefire in Gaza within a week amid ongoing conflict and peace efforts between Israel and Hamas.

Woman Bitten by Likely Shark at New York Jones Beach
Officials Confirm Likely Shark Bite at Long Island Beach
Shark Attack Sends Panic to Long Island Beachgoers
Concerns rise over shark attacks on New York beaches as a woman likely bitten by a juvenile sand tiger shark at Jones Beach, prompting increased beach safety warnings.

Pam Bondi Fires Jan. 6 Prosecutors in Major Shakeup
DOJ Abruptly Removes Three Prosecutors for Jan. 6 Cases
Justice Dept. Cuts Key J6 Prosecutors Under Pam Bondi
Attorney General Pam Bondi fires multiple federal prosecutors involved in January 6 Capitol riot cases, raising questions about DOJ priorities.

SCOTUS Limits Nationwide Injunctions, A Win for Trump
Supreme Court Hands Trump Major Win Over Judges’ Power
Justices Curtail Federal Judges’ Ability to Block Policies
Supreme Court limits the use of nationwide injunctions by federal judges, handing a partial victory to President Trump and reducing judicial overreach.

Violent Crime Falls to Decade Low in Chicago First Half of 2025
Violent crime in Chicago declines to the lowest levels seen in a decade, with major cities seeing significant drops since unrest in 2020.

Iran Sweeps Up Suspected Spies Amid Israel War
Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Internal Enemies
Iranian authorities increase internal crackdowns against suspected spies and dissidents as the war with Israel continues, raising fears of political repression.

Hundreds of Thousands Attend Iranian State Funerals
Iran Holds Massive Funeral for Leaders Slain in Israel War
Tens of Thousands Gather for Funeral of Slain Iranian Officials
Thousands attend Iranian state funerals honoring military commanders and scientists killed in recent Israeli strikes, showing the high domestic impact of the conflict.
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