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Senate Passes Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill After Vance Tie-Breaker

Vance Breaks Senate Deadlock for Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Senate Megabill Marks Biggest Medicaid Cuts in History

Senate narrowly passes President Donald Trump’s extensive domestic policy and budget bill, dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill includes sweeping tax cuts, significant Medicaid cuts, and funding hikes for ICE, facing opposition and concerns from various GOP members and the public.

Trump Tours Harsh ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Camp in Florida

Trump Calls Deportation Only Exit from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Florida City Ends ICE Deal Ahead of Trump ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Visit

President Trump tours the new Florida migrant detention facility dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' highlighting its harsh conditions and warning detainees that deportation is the only escape. The facility, surrounded by alligator-infested swamps, becomes a notable symbol in Trump's immigration crackdown with associated controversy and protests.

FBI Arrests Two Chinese Nationals Spying on US Navy Bases

Justice Dept. Charges Two Chinese Spies Inside United States

Two Chinese Nationals Accused of Spying on US Navy

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with spying on U.S. Navy bases for Beijing, representing significant espionage activity thwarted by U.S. authorities amid heightened security concerns. This incident adds tension to U.S.-China relations and national security discussions.

Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders

Victims' Families Outraged Over Kohberger Plea Deal

Idaho Victim's Sister Denounces Kohberger Plea as Cruel

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, has accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. Families of victims express outrage and disappointment over the deal, fearing it will not deliver full justice for the horrific killings that shocked the nation.

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Clothing Knockoffs

Lululemon Files Lawsuit Against Costco for ‘Dupes’

Lululemon Accuses Costco of Selling 'Confusingly Similar' Items

Athletic apparel brand Lululemon has filed multiple lawsuits against Costco accusing the retailer of selling unauthorized knockoffs of Lululemon's popular athleisure products. The legal battle focuses on trademark and design infringements affecting brand integrity.

Kristi Noem Details Migrant Who 'Started to Eat Himself' on Deportation Flight

Trump and Noem Threaten CNN with Prosecution Over ICE App Reporting

Trump Admin Moves to Prosecute CNN Over ICE Tracking App Report

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals a bizarre incident where a migrant detained for deportation began eating himself, highlighting challenges faced by immigration enforcement. The administration also targets CNN with potential prosecution over coverage of ICE raids.

Trump Threatens To Investigate Elon Musk Over Tax Bill Feud

Trump Vows To Deport Musk As Feud Reignites Over Budget Bill

President Trump Warns Elon Musk Could Be Forced Out Of US

Amid a public feud, President Trump threatens to deport Tesla CEO Elon Musk following Musk's criticism of the President's tax and spending bill. The confrontation escalates with Trump suggesting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) investigate Musk’s government subsidies.

Senate Strikes Down AI Regulation Ban From Trump’s Spending Bill

Senate Votes 99–1 To Remove AI Moratorium in GOP Megabill

Senate Overwhelmingly Removes AI Moratorium From Trump Tax Bill

Senate votes nearly unanimously to remove a 10-year moratorium on state AI regulations from President Trump's major tax and spending bill following states' complaints. This move opens the door for increased AI oversight amid ongoing debates over regulation.

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Unlawful HHS Layoffs

US Judge Rules HHS Layoffs Were Likely Unlawful

Court Blocks Mass Layoffs at Health and Human Services

The U.S. District Court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, ruling them likely unlawful and mandating a freeze on ongoing firings. This rulings affects major sub-agencies and employees.

Israel Kills 102 in Gaza as Trump Vows Firm Support for Netanyahu

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Amid Heightened Gaza Conflict

Netanyahu to Meet Trump at White House Amid Gaza Crisis

Israeli forces continue intense strikes in Gaza, killing over 100 Palestinians, while President Trump insists on firm support for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Israeli military operations have expanded amid tensions as Netanyahu plans upcoming talks at the White House.

Zohran Mamdani Clinches Democratic Nomination for NYC Mayor

Mamdani Confirmed as NYC Democratic Mayor Candidate After Ranked Vote

Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Primary

New York City Democratic primary culminates with Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, winning decisively against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, becoming the party's nominee for mayor. His win stirs controversy and challenges traditional Democratic leadership.

Trump Threatens NYC Funding Cut Over Mamdani Mayoral Bid

Trump Threatens To Strip US Citizenship From Mamdani

Trump Warns Mamdani's Win Could Cost NYC Federal Support

President Trump continues to threaten to cut funding to New York City if Zohran Mamdani, whom he calls a 'communist,' is elected mayor. The administration also raises the possibility of stripping Mamdani's US citizenship over alleged ties to terrorism.

Three GOP Senators Oppose Trump Megabill Amid Medicaid Cuts

GOP Senators Paul, Collins, Tillis Vote Against 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Senate GOP Deals With Dissent on Trump’s Agenda Bill

Senate Republicans face internal rebellion with three GOP senators voting against President Trump’s tax and spending mega bill over concerns about Medicaid cuts and deficit impact despite Vice President Vance’s tiebreaker passing the bill amid criticism.

Elon Musk Plans to Primary GOP Lawmakers Backing Trump Bill

Trump Threatens Elon Musk With Deportation in Budget Fight

President Trump and former White House adviser Elon Musk exchange sharp public blows over Trump’s median-spending bill with Trump threatening deportation and Musk vowing to back Republicans opposed to the bill in primaries. Their feud reflects growing GOP intraparty divisions.

Senate Removes AI Moratorium From Trump Budget Bill

Senate Strikes Ban on State AI Laws From GOP Bill

Senate Votes 99–1 To Revoke AI Regulation Ban

The Senate votes to remove a controversial provision banning states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade from Trump’s tax bill following a resistance from states. This decision restores state powers to oversee AI amidst growing concerns around the technology.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90 After Scandal-Plagued Career

Jimmy Swaggart, Fallen Televangelist, Dead at 90

Controversial Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Passes Away at 90

Television evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, famed for his massive ministry toppled by sex scandals, has died at age 90. His death marks the end of a controversial and influential religious figure known for both his reach and his fall from grace.

AG Bondi Reveals DOJ Reviewing Tens of Thousands Epstein Videos

Bondi’s Epstein Comments Stoke Anticipation for Massive Evidence Release

Attorney General Pam Bondi reveals the Department of Justice is reviewing tens of thousands of videos related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, adding anticipation and suspicion around potential new evidence despite limited public details on the probe’s progress.

Vance Calls Medicaid Cuts ‘Immaterial’ in Pass of Trump Bill

JD Vance Dismisses Health Care Rollbacks as 'Minutiae'

Vance Defends Vote on Bill Despite Millions Losing Medicaid

Vice President JD Vance defends his casting tie-breaking vote to pass President Trump’s tax and spending bill, downplaying Medicaid cuts as 'immaterial' compared to expansions in immigration enforcement funding, facing significant criticism for his stance on social safety net rollbacks.

74 Killed in Gaza as Israeli Forces Target Aid Seekers

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Gaza Airstrikes

The war in Gaza intensifies with Israeli forces killing dozens in airstrikes on a beach cafe and gunfire on Palestinians seeking food. The humanitarian crisis worsens amid increased attacks and aid distribution challenges, with international calls for urgent relief and ceasefire.

DOJ Targets Naturalized Citizens in Citizenship-Stripping Crackdown

Citizenship Revocation Campaign Begins Under Trump Admin

The U.S. Department of Justice has begun efforts to strip naturalized American citizens of their citizenship for certain criminal convictions as part of President Trump's immigration crackdown, sparking legal and constitutional debates over the policy’s scope and impact.

Trump Pressures for Gaza Truce as Israeli Strikes Ramp Up

Netanyahu Heads to Washington to Meet Trump Amid Gaza Crisis

Israel Steps Up Gaza Attacks Ahead of White House Talks

As President Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, Israeli military operations in Gaza have intensified, causing significant casualties. Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump at the White House amid increasing regional tensions and international focus on the conflict.

Powell Says Trump Tariffs Delayed Fed Rate Cuts

Fed Chief Blames Trump’s Tariffs for Holding Interest Rates High

Jerome Powell: Trump’s Tariffs Prevented Rate Cuts So Far

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell blames President Trump's tariffs for the Fed's delayed interest rate cuts, maintaining a cautious stance while watching inflation and economic conditions. The tension between monetary policy and trade policies persists amid market uncertainty.

Europe’s Heatwave Forces Eiffel Tower Early Closure

Severe Heatwave Hits Europe with School Closures and Alerts

European Cities Grapple With Dangerous Early Summer Heat

Summer heatwaves scorch Europe, prompting school closures and health warnings, including an early shutdown of the Eiffel Tower. These extreme weather events underline growing climate concerns as global temperatures continue to rise with severe consequences.

Senate Passes Massive Trump Tax and Spending Bill After Marathon

House Now Faces Pressure to Approve Senate’s Big Beautiful Bill

The U.S. Senate has approved a substantial tax and spending bill largely along party lines after a marathon amendment session. The legislation now moves to the House amid divisions amongst Republicans and questions about its final passage before the Independence Day deadline.

Canadian Nationalism Rises Amid Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day celebrations contrast with rising nationalist sentiment fueled by political events. The country reflects on its future amid global uncertainty and changing political landscapes, including comparisons with American nationalism under President Trump's influence.

USAID Closure Sparks Fears of Millions of Avoidable Deaths

Obama and Bush Criticize Trump for Gutting USAID

Rock Star Bono Joins Obama and Bush Mourning USAID’s End

USAID officially ceases operations as part of the Trump administration’s restructuring, sparking criticism and warnings about potential global health and development impacts. Former presidents and public figures express concern over increased avoidable deaths due to aid cuts.

Trump Launches 'Victory 45-47' Fragrance Amid Mockery

'Cult in a Bottle': Trump’s New Perfume Draws Ridicule

Fox Host Calls Trump’s New Fragrance 'Gross' After Launch

Former President Donald Trump’s controversial new fragrance line 'Victory 45-47' hits the market, meeting widespread public mockery and critical backlash as many see it as another facet of Trump’s relentless branding and commercialization efforts.

Trump Calls for Census Redo to Exclude Illegal Immigrants

Trump and DeSantis Agree on Quick Census Overhaul

GOP Seeks to Redraw Congressional Maps Following Census Shakeup

President Trump aggressively pushes for an overhaul of the U.S. Census to exclude non-citizens and immediately redistrict the House based on new counts. This move aligns with Republicans’ efforts to secure political advantages and reshape future elections.

ICE Raids Trigger Fear, Unharvested Crops at California Farms

Trump's DOJ Labeled ‘Voter Suppression’ in Swing States

Massive Spike in ICE Assaults as Enforcement Ramps Up

U.S. federal and local authorities intensify efforts to crack down on immigration violations, leading to increasing ICE raids that provoke fear in farmworker communities and controversy over enforcement tactics. The Biden administration and critics warn about social impacts.

Senate Breaks Record With 24-Hour Vote-a-Rama on Trump Bill

Senate Undertakes Marathon Session to Pass GOP Megabill

Senate Republicans Hold All-Nighter to Push Trump Agenda Bill

Senate Republicans conduct a record-breaking marathon voting session, with over 24 hours of votes and negotiations to pass Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package. The session highlights intense political wrangling and factional tensions within the GOP.

ICE Agent Assaults Up Nearly 700 Percent, DHS Reports

A confirmed sharp rise in assaults on ICE agents points to increasing tensions and dangers within immigration enforcement. Homeland Security officials report a nearly 700% increase in attacks on agents over last year, raising security concerns.

Rudy Giuliani Labels Mamdani ‘Enemy of America’

Polarizing NYC Race Sparks National Debate Over Mamdani

New York’s political scene faces turmoil with Rudy Giuliani calling Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani an 'enemy of America' and President Trump threatening to cut federal funds to NYC if Mamdani is elected. The city’s progressive turn is stirring fierce opposition.