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Trump megabill clears Senate with Vance tiebreaker

House GOP divided on Trump megabill vote

Speaker Johnson pushes for July 4 megabill passage

Trump's massive tax and spending legislation, dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' narrowly passed the Senate with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. The bill faces challenges in the House amid internal GOP dissent and fierce opposition from Democrats.

Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant camp

Florida tribe fights Alligator Alcatraz detention

Trump urges states to open more Alligator Alcatraz sites

The Trump administration toured and promoted the new immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz.' The facility is part of efforts to accelerate deportations but faces criticism and tribal protests over environmental impacts.

Paramount to pay Trump $16M over 60 Minutes lawsuit

Paramount agrees $16M Trump settlement over CBS interview

Trump wins $16M payout in 60 Minutes edit suit

Paramount Global agreed to pay President Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over the editing of a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement marks a significant legal defeat for CBS and clears the way for a major media merger.

UPenn bans trans athletes under Trump pressure

Trump admin forces UPenn to strip Lia Thomas titles

UPenn to apologize to female athletes over trans swimmer

The University of Pennsylvania, under pressure from the Trump administration, agreed to ban transgender women from competing on women's sports teams and retroactively stripped transgender swimmer Lia Thomas of her titles, marking a major cultural victory.

FBI HQ to stay in DC at Ronald Reagan Building

FBI chooses DC HQ over Maryland move

FBI HQ move a blow to Democrats

The FBI announced it will keep its headquarters in Washington, D.C., moving instead to the nearby Ronald Reagan Building. The decision stops prior plans to relocate to the Maryland suburbs, representing a major federal agency development.

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine

Pentagon pauses missile deliveries to Ukraine

DOD halting air defense weapons to Ukraine

The United States halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid concerns over U.S. stockpile depletion. This pause impacts air defense missiles and precision munitions, complicating Ukraine's efforts amid Russia's ongoing offensives.

Dalai Lama confirms successor plan

Dalai Lama vows reincarnation after death

Tibetan leader to have successor despite China's protests

The Dalai Lama confirmed plans for a successor to be chosen according to past tradition, ending uncertainty amid rising tensions with China. The aging Tibetan spiritual leader vows the institution will continue after his passing.

Hamas open to Gaza truce but rejects Trump deal

Hamas stops short of accepting Trump-backed ceasefire

Momentum grows for Gaza ceasefire talks

Hamas indicated openness to a ceasefire with Israel but rejected the specific U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Trump. This signals cautious movement toward a potential end to hostilities amid ongoing regional tensions.

Bryan Kohberger set to plead guilty in Idaho murders

Idaho murders suspect’s plea sparks family division

Kohberger plea deal may leave questions unanswered

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, is expected to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty. The plea deal has divided the victims' families and leaves some aspects of the crime shrouded in mystery.

Massive explosion rocks California fireworks warehouse

Fireworks warehouse blast forces evacuations

CA warehouse explosion shakes community ahead of July 4

A California fireworks warehouse exploded in a massive fireball just days before July 4th celebrations, forcing evacuations and igniting spot fires in the area. The incident caused widespread concern and is under investigation.

Senate GOP eases clean energy cuts in budget bill

Clean energy faces tough road despite Senate compromises

Renewables warn GOP bill cedes ground to China

Senate Republicans compromised to soften clean energy spending cuts in the megabill after last-minute lobbying, though renewable energy groups warn the measures will still harm the industry’s growth across the U.S.

Trump vows to arrest socialist Mamdani if elected

Mamdani fires back at Trump’s arrest threats

Trump warns NYC candidate over ICE cooperation

President Donald Trump threatened to arrest New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over immigration enforcement opposition, escalating political tensions as Mamdani pushed back against intimidation efforts.

Native group alleges Alligator Alcatraz harms ecosystem

Trump tours Everglades detention camp amid tribal protests

The Miccosukee tribe of Florida opposes the new migrant detention center 'Alligator Alcatraz' near Everglades homes, citing environmental and safety concerns, as Trump, DeSantis, and Noem toured the controversial facility.

Illinois leads states suing over Medicaid data release

20 states challenge Trump data transfer to DHS

Medicaid privacy breach sparks multi-state lawsuit

Illinois joins 20 states suing the Trump administration after millions of Medicaid enrollees’ private health data was shared with deportation officials, raising legal and privacy concerns.

Elon Musk threatens war against GOP over megabill

Trump eyes deportation for Musk amid feud

Trump-Musk clash heats up over tax-spending bill

Elon Musk reignited his feud with President Donald Trump, threatening war on the entire GOP, meanwhile Trump threatened to review Musk's immigration status and subsidies over criticism of his tax bill.

North Korea set to deploy thousands to aid Russia in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un mourns troops lost fighting for Moscow

Pyongyang shows coffins of soldiers killed in Ukraine

North Korea plans to send up to 30,000 troops to reinforce Russian forces in Ukraine, escalating the conflict as international tensions rise with increased foreign involvement in the war.

House GOP signals revolt on Trump megabill

MTG blasts megabill deadline pressure as ‘s***show’

House leaders scramble to rally megabill holdouts

House Republicans remain split over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with some calling it a 's***show' as the party struggles to unify for the final vote expectations amid last-minute amendments and opposition.