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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ edges through Senate after 27-hour vote

Vice President JD Vance breaks tie to pass Trump’s budget bill

Senate GOP passes sweeping Trump policy bill, House vote next

Senate passes a sweeping budget reconciliation package known as Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' encompassing tax cuts, spending cuts, Medicaid reductions, and controversial provisions affecting immigration and clean energy. The bill narrowly passed after intense negotiation and a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.

Idaho victim’s family slams Kohberger plea deal: ‘No justice’

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to avoid death penalty

Sister of Idaho victim decries ‘shocking and cruel’ plea deal

Controversy erupts over the plea deal accepted by Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students. Victims' families express outrage and claim the agreement denies justice by avoiding the death penalty and trial details.

Trump tours Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention camp

Alligator Alcatraz opens amid legal battles and protests

Trump quips migrants must avoid alligators to escape detention

President Donald Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a new immigrant detention center in Florida surrounded by alligator-infested swamps, emphasizing harsh conditions and deportation as the only exit. The facility symbolizes the administration's clampdown on illegal immigration and is facing protests and legal challenges.

Iran-linked hackers threaten to dump Trump aide emails

US calls hacker threats against Trump circle ‘smear campaign’

Another trove of Trump campaign emails threatened by Iran hackers

Iran-linked hacking groups threaten to release stolen emails from Trump administration and campaign aides in retaliation for recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, while U.S. agencies label these acts as smear campaigns.

Zohran Mamdani wins Democratic NYC mayor primary

Mamdani confirmed as NYC Democratic mayor nominee

Trump blasts Mamdani as communist nutjob ahead of NYC vote

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, clinches the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor in a surprising upset, defeating establishment figures and drawing national attention amid controversy and criticism from Republicans including Trump and Giuliani.

Trump DOJ begins stripping citizenship amid crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice prioritizes denaturalization proceedings aimed at stripping citizenship from naturalized Americans convicted of serious crimes, as part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts, raising legal and constitutional questions.

Ukraine strikes Russian plant deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drone attack kills 3 in Russia’s heartland

More Ukrainian drone raids damage Russia’s war effort

Ukrainian forces conduct drone strikes deep inside Russia, targeting industrial plants and military assets, signaling escalation in the ongoing conflict and inflicting casualties.

Judge halts likely unlawful HHS layoffs

Federal court blocks HHS mass layoffs plan

Federal judge rules recent massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services likely unlawful, ordering administration to halt the plan, representing a legal setback for the Trump administration.

Largest DOJ health care fraud bust hits $14.6B

Hundreds charged in massive health care scam

Magnificent $14.6 billion health care fraud scheme uncovered by the DOJ, resulting in hundreds of arrests including health professionals involved in 'unnecessary' procedures causing massive financial damage.

USAID shutdown sparks warnings of millions of deaths

Obama and Bush criticize Trump for gutting USAID

Bono mourns USAID closure with Obama and Bush

Controversy surrounds the closure of USAID under the Trump administration, with criticism from former presidents and humanitarian groups warning of a potential increase in millions of preventable deaths worldwide.

Trump threatens to deport Elon Musk over subsidies spat

Musk vows to back GOP primary challengers after bill support

Trump and Musk feud escalates over budget bill clash

Trump and Elon Musk reignite their feud amid disputes over the 'Big Beautiful Bill' and government subsidies, with Trump threatening potential deportation of Musk and vowing to target his financial support.

Jewish siblings expelled amid antisemitism in Seattle school

Lawsuit alleges school failed to stop antisemitic harassment

Seattle neighborhoods face antisemitism, with the expulsion of Jewish students after complaints about harassment, leading to legal actions and calls for increased protections.

Several GOP Senators oppose Trump’s megabill

Rand Paul blasts megabill talks after all-night Senate session

Senate GOP struggles to pass Trump budget package

Senate GOP experiences internal dissent as several Republicans vote against Trump's major tax and spending bill despite efforts to unify the party, highlighting divisions ahead of expected House vote.

Tesla pauses Model Y and Cybertruck production

Auto sales slump after tariff-driven rush fizzles

Tesla suspends production of major models amid tariff impacts, while car sales nationally cool following prior tariff-induced panic buying, signaling a slowdown in auto market growth.

Fed Chair blames Trump tariffs for stalled rate cuts

Powell says tariffs forced Fed to delay rate cuts

Trump intensifies attacks as Powell sticks to wait-and-see

Fed Chair Jerome Powell states that the Federal Reserve would have cut interest rates this year if not for the inflationary impact of President Trump's tariff policies, highlighting conflict between White House and Fed.

Heatwave scorches Europe, closes Eiffel Tower early

Heat domes nearly triple, bringing deadly summer heat

Extreme heat forces closures and warnings across regions

Severe heatwaves affect Europe and the US with record temperatures prompting school closures, infrastructure challenges, and health warnings, underscoring accelerating climate change impacts and risks to public safety.

Deadly explosion rocks Indian pharma factory

Pharma plant blast kills 36 in India

At least 36 dead and dozens injured in an explosion and fire at an Indian pharmaceutical factory, making it a major industrial disaster with ongoing rescue and investigation efforts.

Lululemon sues Costco over ‘dupes’ sale

Lululemon takes legal action against Costco’s copies

Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco accusing the retailer of selling nearly identical ‘dupes’ of its athletic wear products, claiming these knockoffs infringe on their brand designs and consumer confusion risks.

Trump admin sues Los Angeles over sanctuary policies

DOJ takes legal action against LA sanctuary city status

Trump’s Justice Department sues sanctuary city Los Angeles over immigration policies that allegedly obstruct ICE operations, escalating the administration’s crackdown on sanctuary jurisdictions and immigration enforcement.

Senate kills AI regulation ban in GOP bill

Senate strips AI moratorium from Trump tax bill

Senate removes controversial provision banning state AI regulation for 10 years from the GOP budget bill, striking a blow to Silicon Valley interests but maintaining states' rights to control AI within their borders.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

Jimmy Swaggart dead after scandal-shadowed ministry

Swaggart’s death marks end of scandalous evangelist era

Jimmy Swaggart, the prominent American televangelist whose ministry was marred by scandal, has died at the age of 90, closing a controversial chapter in religious broadcasting history.

US job openings hit 6-month high in May

Labor market shows strength as openings increase

US job openings unexpectedly rise in May to a six-month high, signaling ongoing strength in the labor market despite slower hiring rates and uncertainty over economic growth prospects.

UK small boat migrant arrivals hit record high

Channel migrant crisis nears 20,000 in 2025

A massive wave of migrants crosses the English Channel in small boats, hitting new records in 2025 and raising concerns over border security and humanitarian responses in the UK.

Charges upgraded after Boulder terror suspect’s victim dies

Boulder terror suspect faces new charges

Several terrorists, including those involved in Boulder attacks, face upgraded charges, with investigations ongoing into related suspects and co-conspirators as authorities clamp down on violent extremism.