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Senate passes Trump’s big, beautiful bill by tie-breaking vote

VP Vance’s tie-breaker vote helps Senate pass bill

GOP megabill heads to House showdown as final vote looms

The US Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump's major tax and spending bill, known as the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' or 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill faces upcoming challenges in the House and sparked significant GOP revolt and debate.

Trump announces 60-day Gaza ceasefire agreement

Trump says Israel agrees conditions for 60-day cease-fire

Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal

President Donald Trump claims Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal and urges Hamas to accept it promptly, warning conditions will worsen otherwise. This announcement came amidst ongoing conflict and upcoming meetings involving Netanyahu and Hamas.

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid stockpile concerns

Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over US stockpiles

US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine

The United States has paused shipments of some weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about dwindling US military stockpiles, including air defense missiles and munitions. This pause has ignited concerns about support availability amid Russia's ongoing offensive in Ukraine.

Trump tours Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center

Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention site amid immigration crackdown

Trump, DeSantis tour Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

President Trump tours Florida's new immigration detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' highlighting its role in accelerating deportation efforts. The facility has drawn controversy and political debate while symbolizing the administration's tough immigration stance.

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Democratic mayoral primary

Mamdani clinches Democratic nomination for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani’s New York Mayor Win Just Got Even More Delicious

Zohran Mamdani secures a landslide victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. His progressive, democratic socialist platform has shaken up the race, garnering widespread media attention and political conflict.

Paramount settles Trump lawsuit for $16 million over ‘60 Minutes’ interview

Paramount agrees to pay $16M to settle Trump lawsuit over ‘60 Minutes’ interview

Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit

Paramount Global agrees to settle President Donald Trump's lawsuit over edits to a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris, paying $16 million as part of the agreement. The settlement has been reached after prolonged legal battle and controversy surrounding the interview.

Elon Musk and Trump feud reignited with deportation threats

Musk Does Backflip on Nasty Trump Feud With Unexpected Compliment

Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have reignited their public feud, with Trump threatening to deport Musk and cut federal subsidies to his companies. Musk responded by praising Trump on foreign policy, showcasing the complex and volatile relationship between the two influential figures.

UPenn bans transgender athletes after federal probe

UPenn to ban trans athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

Penn to ban trans women from sports, remove trans swimmer’s records in deal with Trump administration

The University of Pennsylvania agrees to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports and remove records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, following a federal investigation by the Trump administration. This marks a significant development in the ongoing culture war over transgender participation in sports.

Wildfire kills 2 in Spain during extreme European heatwave

Europe heatwave latest: Eiffel Tower summit closed as continent faces record-breaking temperatures

Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe

Wildfires in Spain have killed two people amid a historic heatwave sweeping across Europe, causing record temperatures and widespread disruptions including closures of iconic sites like Eiffel Tower. The prolonged heat is raising concerns over public safety and environmental impact.

Qantas hack exposes data of 6 million customers

Qantas cyber hack could have stolen ‘significant’ amount of data from six million customers

Qantas data breach to impact 6 million airline customers

A cyberattack on Australian airline Qantas exposed personal data of up to six million customers, with the company acknowledging the breach and investigating the scope of stolen information. This incident highlights increasing cybersecurity risks facing the airline industry.

Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty in Idaho college murders

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty (Victim's family upset)

Idaho college killings: Victims' families split on Bryan Kohberger plea deal

Bryan Kohberger, the University of Idaho student accused of killing four college students, has accepted a plea deal to plead guilty, sparking divided reactions among victims' families. The case and upcoming court proceedings continue to attract significant attention.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s early termination of Haitian migrant protections

Judge blocks Trump's attempt to shut down African Development Foundation

Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary protected status for many Haitian migrants, ruling that the early termination was likely unlawful. This decision temporarily preserves legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the US.

Two Chinese nationals charged with spying on US Navy

Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying in US military

Two Chinese nationals were arrested and charged with espionage for allegedly spying on US Navy bases and recruiting members of the military on behalf of the Chinese government. This highlights ongoing national security concerns and targeted intelligence operations.

Diddy trial deadlocked on racketeering charge

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean Combs trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury stuck on one charge, will resume deliberations

The federal trial of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs is ongoing, with jurors reaching a partial verdict on several charges but deadlocking on the racketeering conspiracy count. The high-profile case remains under intense scrutiny as deliberations continue.

Trump threatens to arrest NYC mayoral front-runner Mamdani

Mamdani slams Trump over immigration threats

Trump threatens to arrest Zohran Mamdani if mayoral nominee defies ICE

President Trump escalates threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, suggesting he would be arrested if he does not cooperate with ICE enforcement. These statements have drawn wide political attention amid Mamdani’s ongoing campaign.

California rolls back environmental law to boost housing

Newsom rolls back environmental law, miracle or marketing?

California weakens major environmental law to make way for more housing

California has rolled back major provisions of a landmark environmental law to ease restrictions on housing construction, aiming to address the state's critical housing shortage despite facing criticism from environmental groups.

Judge halts RFK Jr.’s mass layoffs at Health and Human Services

Mass layoffs at HHS were likely unlawful and must be halted, federal judge says

Judge orders halt to mass layoffs at Dept. of Health and Human Services

A federal judge ordered a halt to mass layoffs and restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services initiated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following legal challenges regarding the authority of the executive branch to implement such changes.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at age 90

Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist mired in scandals, dies at 90

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, known for his large ministry in the 1980s followed by prostitution scandals, has died at age 90. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in American religious broadcasting history.

Trump launches luxury fragrance line Victory 45-47

Trump’s new fragrance doesn’t smell like success

The whiff of corruption: Trump’s new perfume has strong notes of graft

President Trump has launched a new fragrance line called Victory 45-47, with bottles priced up to $249. The launch adds to Trump’s portfolio of branded products, attracting significant public attention.

UPenn agrees to strip Lia Thomas of titles in white house deal

UPenn, Trump admin reach deal to strip trans athlete of past titles

Controversy continues over the handling of transgender athletes' participation in sports, with the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to ban transgender women from female sports teams and revoke titles and records held by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas following federal pressure.

FBI announces new headquarters location in DC

FBI headquarters to stay in DC, moving to Ronald Reagan building

FBI will relocate to Ronald Reagan Building in Washington

The FBI announced it will maintain its headquarters in Washington, D.C., relocation plans shifting to the Ronald Reagan Building Complex instead of moving to a suburban site. This decision follows years of planning and political debate around the bureau's future location.

UPenn settles with Trump admin, bans trans athletes

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

Justice Department says UPenn agreed to ban trans women from women’s sports

The University of Pennsylvania reached a historic settlement with the Trump administration involving transgender athlete Lia Thomas, resulting in bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports, the removal of Thomas’ records, and formal apologies to female athletes affected.