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House GOP Holdouts Stall Trump’s Megabill Vote

Trump Fury Mounts as GOP Rebels Block Big Bill

Trump Pushes GOP to Pass ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Tonight

Political turmoil and legislative battles in the U.S. House over President Donald Trump's massive 'big, beautiful bill' dominate the scene, with GOP holdouts threatening to derail the tax and spending package amid escalating pressure from Trump and GOP leaders.

Diddy Acquitted of Sex Trafficking, Guilty of Transport Charges

Judge Denies Bail for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs After Verdict

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' high-profile federal trial concludes with a split verdict finding him guilty on lesser prostitution charges while acquitting him of sex trafficking and racketeering, with bail denied ahead of sentencing, sparking widespread public and celebrity reactions.

Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty to Idaho Murders

Kohberger’s Guilty Plea Divides Victims’ Families

Kohberger Judge Criticizes Calls Aiming to Sway Trial

Bryan Kohberger, charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, pleads guilty in a controversial deal avoiding the death penalty, fueling division among victims' families and raising continued public interest in the case.

Del Monte Files for Bankruptcy Amid Sales Slump

Del Monte Bankruptcy Won't Trigger Food Shortages

Del Monte Foods, a longstanding major American canned food company, files for bankruptcy protection amid falling sales and changing consumer habits, signaling struggles in traditional food brands amidst evolving markets.

Massive Wildfire Rips Through Greek Island Crete

Hundreds Evacuated as Crete Fire Burns Out of Control

Wildfires devastate Greece's island of Crete, leading to large-scale evacuations of residents and tourists as emergency services battle uncontrollable blazes fueled by strong winds.

Ferry Sinks Off Bali Coast — Dozens Missing

At Least Four Dead After Bali Ferry Disaster

A ferry disaster off the coast of Bali results in multiple deaths and dozens missing, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation amidst rough seas near the Indonesian resort area.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Asylum Ban at Border

Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s Border Order

Judge Denies Bid to Lift Block on Trump Asylum Restrictions

Legal challenges and federal court rulings disrupt President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with federal judges blocking asylum bans and order suspending asylum access at the southern border, causing major policy setbacks.

Pentagon: US Strikes Set Back Iran Nuclear Program

US Freezes Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Review

Pentagon Assesses ‘Closer to Two Years’ Setback for Iran

The Pentagon announces that recent U.S. strikes have set back Iran's nuclear program by one to two years, while military aid shipments to Ukraine face suspension amid concerns about supply levels.

House GOP Leaders Scramble to Sway Megabill Holdouts

Record-Long House Vote Drags on Over Trump Budget Bill

House Rules Vote on Megabill Extended Amid Crisis

Republican leadership works intensely to sway conservative holdouts in the House to pass President Trump's sweeping tax and spending 'megabill,' with ongoing negotiations and record-length voting sessions.

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell to Resign Immediately

President Trump Escalates Feud With Powell

Trump Demands Powell Step Down in Latest Attack

President Donald Trump intensifies attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, demanding his immediate resignation amid ongoing disputes over economic policies and rate hikes.

Mass Shooting Outside Chicago Nightclub Kills 3, Wounds 16

Savannah Mall Shooting Leaves Several Injured

Violent incidents plague U.S. cities with shootings in Chicago and Georgia leaving multiple casualties and widespread concern as authorities respond to escalating gun violence.

Chinese Military Conducts Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal

China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Hong Kong Visit

China’s military assertiveness continues with combat readiness patrols near contested regions including Scarborough Shoal and a Chinese aircraft carrier docks in Hong Kong for the first time, raising regional tensions.

House Advances Trump’s Megabill After Freedom Caucus Backs Down

House Republicans Move Closer to Passing Trump Budget Bill

Final Megabill Votes Secured as GOP Leaders Claim Breakthrough

The U.S. House votes to advance President Trump's megabill after intense pressure and some Republican defections, setting the stage for a final vote despite ongoing internal party conflicts.

Trump Announces US-Vietnam Trade Deal with Tariffs

India Eyes Trade Growth as Talks Advance with US

US-Vietnam Trade Pact Raises China Retaliation Concerns

Trade negotiations and deals unfold amid global tensions, including a new U.S.-Vietnam trade agreement imposing tariffs and discussions around India's trade strategies, affecting investment and diplomatic relations.

UN: Haiti Gangs Hold Near-Total Control of Capital

Violence Escalates as Haitian Gangs Seize Control

The U.N. warns that gangs in Haiti have gained near-total control of the capital as violence escalates, with authorities struggling to maintain order in the volatile environment.

Congressional Intern Shot Dead in Washington DC

21-Year-Old House Intern Killed in DC Triple Shooting

Intern for GOP Rep Ron Estes Fatally Shot in DC

The U.S. House copes with chaotic events and tragic shootings, including the fatal shooting of a young congressional intern in Washington, D.C., highlighting growing concerns over violence near government precincts.

Pentagon Sets Up 4th Military Zone Along US-Mexico Border

House Bill Supports B-2 Bombers, Bunker-Busters for Israel

U.S. military and defense updates include a new military zone at the Mexico border and a House bill backing advanced weaponry for Israel amid rising concerns about Middle East conflicts and defense preparedness.

Earthquake Strikes Japan Days After Doomsday Prediction

Skydiving Plane Crashes in New Jersey; Numerous Injured

European Heatwave Sparks Deadly Spanish Wildfire

Natural disasters and accidents strike globally with earthquakes in Japan, fires in Europe, and a skydiving plane crash in New Jersey sending multiple people to hospitals, causing emergency responses.

Supreme Court Wins for Conservatives Mark Term’s End

Judge Blocks Trump Order Suspending Asylum Access

Lawsuit Challenges Tennessee Law Against Harboring Illegals

US legal and judicial news highlights include significant Supreme Court decisions favoring conservatives, ongoing lawsuits involving political figures, and controversies over immigration enforcement and asylum policies.

Two Chinese Nationals Charged with US Navy Espionage

EU Presses China on Rare Earth Exports Amid Ukraine War

China faces scrutiny over exports, military moves, and espionage activities, including recent arrests of Chinese nationals accused of recruiting U.S. Navy personnel and restrictions on rare earth element exports amid geopolitical tensions.

Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 Amid Tech Sector Turmoil

Tesla Sales Plummet as Boycott Dampens Demand

Crypto Ventures Boost Trump Fortune Amid Market Flux

Economic and market developments include Microsoft’s large layoffs, Tesla's sales plunge amid boycott, and invigorated interest in cryptocurrencies, alongside ongoing debates about U.S. economic policies and trade deals.

Trump Vows to Stop NYC Socialist Mamdani

Ron DeSantis Slams Mamdani, Predicts NYC Exodus

Critics Target Mamdani’s Socialist Agenda in NYC Race

Political controversies swirl around New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, with criticism of his socialist proposals, family background, and fierce opposition from GOP figures including President Trump and Florida’s Ron DeSantis.

S.C. Deputies Ambushed; One Dead, One Injured

Baltimore Hits Lowest Homicide Count in 50 Years

FBI Arrests 16 in Largest Anti-Tren Gang Crackdown

Incidents in the U.S. showcase rising crime and violence: a fatal ambush on South Carolina deputies, Chicago’s drop to lowest homicide in 50 years, troubling shootings, and alarming mass arrests related to gangs and criminal organizations.

House Left in Limbo as Megabill Talks Continue

Medicaid Cuts in GOP Bill Spur Fierce Debate

Democrats Vow to Reject Trump’s Tax Bill

The House faces ongoing divisions and procedural challenges as it approaches votes on President Trump's large budget bill, with debates on Medicaid cuts and tax breaks sparking controversy among Democrats, Republicans, and interest groups.

Kraft Heinz Recalls Nearly 368K Pounds of Turkey Bacon

Experts Warn of Rising Mysterious Tick-Borne Illness

Several mass recall and public health alerts issued, including a major turkey bacon recall over listeria contamination and warnings about mysterious tick-borne illnesses spreading in the U.S.

Delta Plane Part Falls on North Carolina Driveway

Skydiving Plane Crashes in NJ — Mass Casualty

Smoke Triggers Emergency Landing in St Louis

Dramatic incidents at airports and in transport: a piece of airplane wing falls in North Carolina, a skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey with mass casualties, and reports emerge of smoke in a Missouri plane cabin leading to emergency landing.

Israel-Kills 300 Palestinians in 48 Hours Amid Ceasefire Doubt

Iran Issues Warnings to U.S. and Israel Over Attacks

Trump Claims Gaza Ceasefire Deal Nears Amid Ongoing Conflict

Global and regional conflicts heat up with Israeli-Palestinian violence, Iran’s threatened retaliation, ceasefire talks, and warnings from Iranian leadership against US and Israel, all amid high tension in the Middle East.

Paramount Settles Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit for $16M

Netflix in Talks With Spotify For Music Awards Partnership

Wall Street Eyes US-Vietnam Deal as Markets React

Corporate and financial news includes Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump over editing of '60 Minutes,' Netflix’s talks with Spotify, and stock market reactions to trade deals, amidst ongoing debates about political influence in media.

Fiji Rejects Chinese Military Base in Pacific

Russia Ramps Up Offensives, Putin Defends Iran Nuclear

International incidents and geopolitical tensions as Fiji rejects Chinese military base plans, and Russia escalates offensives in Ukraine while Putin defends Iran’s nuclear rights, indicating rising global instability.

GOP Bill Boosts Fossil Fuels, Threatens Renewable Energy

Environmental and climate concerns include worsening droughts worldwide, early heatwaves causing fatalities in Europe, and ongoing debates over energy policy amid GOP megabill provisions favoring fossil fuels.

Trump Demands GOP Unity on Megabill Ahead of July 4

Trump Slams Holdout Republicans as ‘Ridiculous’

Trump Blasts Fed Chair Powell With Calls to Resign

Trump continues aggressive political moves including supporting allies, confronting rivals, pressuring GOP lawmakers on his agenda, and facing criticism for his policies' economic impacts and his approach to governance.