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Senate Scrapes By to Push Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

The Senate narrowly voted to advance President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill despite GOP defections and Democratic delays, marking a high-stakes moment in the push to enact the signature legislation.

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24 Hours Senate Advances Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Amid GOP Defections + Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Bill as ‘Utterly Insane’ + Israel Kills Hamas Co-Founder in Gaza Airstrike + Iran Funeral Draws Hundreds of Thousands Amid Conflict + Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Center Faces Protests + Russian Drones Strike Ukraine’s Odesa, Kill 2 + Senate Vote on Trump Bill Delayed by Schumer’s Reading + Trump Threatens Primary Challenger for Sen. Thom Tillis + Budapest Pride Draws Thousands Despite Government Ban + Hundreds of Flights Canceled After Atlanta Storms + Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Laid to Rest + New Jersey AG Confident in Citizenship Lawsuit Battle + GOP Scrambles to Pass Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill + Texas Senate Candidate Challenges McConnell’s Rule + Supreme Court Limits Judges’ Nationwide Injunctions + California Ends Deportation Protection for 500,000 Haitians

Number 940 pages - Length of Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' in Senate

Quote ‘Climate is our biggest war’ — CEO of COP30 ahead of UN summit

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TOPICS

Senate Inches Forward on Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill

GOP Struggles, But Advances Trump’s Tax-Spend Megabill

Senate Republicans Ram ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Through Key Vote

Senate Republicans are pushing forward President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' despite internal party opposition and Democratic delays. The bill includes major tax cuts, spending reforms, and provisions affecting Medicaid and public lands, sparking fierce debate and vote delays.

Elon Musk Calls Trump’s Bill ‘Political Suicide’

Musk Doubles Down Against ‘Utterly Insane’ Bill

Elon Musk Renewed Attacks as Senate Vote Looms

Elon Musk and other prominent figures continue to criticize President Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' for its scale and impact, calling it risky for jobs and economics, stirring political tension as the Senate prepares to vote on the legislation.

Israel Kills Hamas Co-Founder in Gaza Airstrike

Hamas Co-Founder Dead After IDF Strike

Israel Targets Key Hamas Leader Behind Oct. 7 Attack

Israel intensifies military operations, eliminating key Hamas co-founders and commanders responsible for 2023 terror attacks amid ongoing conflict and tightening ceasefire prospects, with hundreds of casualties reported in Gaza and mourners attending large funerals in Tehran and Iran.

Thousands Defy Ban, March at Budapest Pride

Budapest Pride Draws Record Crowd Despite Orban Ban

Venice Protesters Target Bezos’ Extravagant Wedding

Massive protests take place in Budapest and Venice despite government bans and calls for restrictions, with thousands marching in defiance of Hungary’s Pride ban and hundreds protesting Jeff Bezos’ lavish wedding in Venice, highlighting ongoing political and social tensions.

Hailstorm Grounds Hundreds of Flights in Atlanta

Severe Storm Cancels Flights at Atlanta Airport

Nearly 400 Flights Canceled at Atlanta Amid Storms

Severe weather disrupts travel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport with hundreds of flights canceled due to thunderstorms and hail, causing operational challenges and inspections of aircraft for damage.

Trump Slams GOP Sen. Thom Tillis Over Bill Vote

Trump Threatens Primary Challenge to Tillis

Trump Targets Tillis After ‘No’ Vote on Tax Bill

Senator Thom Tillis faces backlash from President Trump after voting against the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ with Trump threatening to support a primary challenger and publicly criticizing the senator as GOP divisions widen over the legislation.

Mass Funeral Held for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Hortman

Biden, Harris Attend Funeral for Slain Minn. Lawmaker

Private Funeral for Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband

Hundreds of thousands mourn slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in multiple funeral services attended by former President Biden, Vice President Harris, and other officials, while the couple's loyal dog lay in state alongside them.

Iran Holds State Funeral for Killed Military Leaders

Hundreds of Thousands Mourn Iranian Commanders and Scientists

Multiple Iranian officials, including military commanders and scientists killed in recent conflicts with Israel, are honored in large-scale funerals attended by hundreds of thousands in Tehran, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

ICE Raids LA Home Linked to Iranian Smuggling Ring

Thousands Arrested in ICE Crackdown Under Trump

Iranian Woman in US for Decades Detained Amid Deportation Push

A spike in arrests of Iranian nationals in the US as part of Trump administration’s deportation efforts sparks concern. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids related to suspected smuggling and terrorism networks raise political and human rights alarms.

Schumer Forces Reading of Entire GOP Megabill

Democrats Drag Out Megabill with Full Reading

Schumer to Force Senate Reading of Bill to Delay Vote

Senate Democrats resort to delaying tactics by forcing a full, out-loud reading of President Trump's 940-page 'Big, Beautiful Bill' to slow down its passage, highlighting partisan conflicts impacting legislative progress.

Woman Likely Bitten by Shark at NY Beach

Suspected Shark Bite at Jones Beach State Park

Tiger Shark Likely Bit Woman at Long Island Beach

Multiple reports of suspected shark attacks on women swimming at New York beaches highlight growing concerns about safety at recreational waters as officials investigate the incidents and warn the public.

Police Clash With Protesters Demanding Early Election in Serbia

Serbia Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Anti-Govt Protesters

Massive Rally Demands Snap Elections in Belgrade

Serbian police clash with thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade demanding early elections, reflecting escalating political unrest and public dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration.

Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Atlanta After Storms

Delta Grounds 100 Planes for Inspection After Hailstorm

Severe Storms Hammer Atlanta Airport, Cancel Hundreds of Flights

Flight disruptions caused by severe thunderstorms and hailstorms continue to impact Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with hundreds of flights canceled, creating logistical challenges during busy holiday travel periods.

Trump Threatens GOP Primary Challenge Over Big Bill Vote

Trump Warns Sen. Thom Tillis After Bill Vote Defiance

Tillisis Under Fire From Trump for Blocking Tax Bill

Top GOP Sen. Thom Tillis faces threats from President Trump to back primary challengers after opposing the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ amid GOP tensions, highlighting intraparty conflicts over key legislation.

Russian Drone Strike Kills 2 in Ukraine’s Odesa

Deadly Russian Drone Attacks Hit Ukraine’s Odesa

Ukraine Claims Destruction of Russian Helicopters in Crimea

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine's southern port of Odesa have killed and injured civilians, intensifying the ongoing conflict as Ukraine claims destruction of Russian military assets in Crimea.

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion to Five Foundations

Buffett’s $6B Charity Gift Boosts Lifetime Giving

Buffett Gifts $6B in Stock to Charitable Foundations

Warren Buffett donates $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to multiple foundations, significantly increasing his lifetime charitable giving as he supports philanthropic causes.

Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions for Judges

SCOTUS Rules Trump Win, Restricts Judicial Power

Justice Kagan’s 2022 Injunction Comments Haunt Liberals

The Supreme Court curbs federal judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions, marking a significant victory for President Trump’s administration but sparking controversy and dissent among liberal justices.

Chicago Authorities Arrest 27 in Human Trafficking Sting

FBI and Police Bust Human Trafficking Rings Across Nation

Multiple reports detail human trafficking stings and arrests in Chicago and across the U.S., highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations and related security threats.

Thousands Protest in Bangkok Demanding PM Resignation

Serbian Students Rally for Snap Elections in Belgrade

NYC Unions Endorse Socialist Mamdani Amid Rising Tensions

Numerous protests and public unrest mark global cities from Serbia to Bangkok and New York, with calls for political change, government resignations, and social equity amid volatile political climates.

Two Police Officers Injured in Milwaukee Shooting

Man Killed in Chicago Ambush Shooting

Officers Rescue Carjacking Suspect from Burning Vehicle

Incidents involving law enforcement and violent crime pose rising concerns, including shootings in Milwaukee, homicides in Chicago, and police rescues, emphasizing urban safety challenges in multiple US cities.

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