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Trump Megabill Edges Toward Final Vote Amid Rifts

Jeffries Mounts Marathon Filibuster Against Trump Bill

House Republicans Scramble to Pass Big, Beautiful Bill

House Republicans push forward President Trump's sweeping $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill amid internal party disagreements and Democrat opposition, with delays and filibusters highlighting the contentious process.

US Adds 147K Jobs June Unemployment Dips to 4.1

Strong June Jobs Report Bolsters Economy… For Now

US Job Growth Surprises Economists Again

The US labor market shows surprising strength with 147,000 jobs added in June and unemployment rate falling to 4.1%, defying economic uncertainty and supporting Federal Reserve's wait-and-see stance on rate cuts.

Top Russian Navy Deputy Killed in Ukrainian Strike

Deputy Russian Navy Commander Dead in Kursk Assault

Russia Loses Senior Naval Officer to Ukraine Strike

Top Russian naval commander, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed by Ukraine in a missile strike near Kursk, dealing a significant blow to Putin's military leadership amid ongoing conflict.

Diddy Convicted on Prostitution Charges Denied Bail

Mixed Verdict Keeps Diddy Behind Bars

Diddy Trial Ends with Partial Conviction

Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty on lesser prostitution charges, denied bail pending sentencing, sparking divided reactions amid ongoing legal and public relations challenges.

Paramount Pays Trump $16M Over ’60 Minutes’ Fight

CBS Staff Fear Fallout from Trump Settlement

Trump Scores Major Media Win With Paramount Deal

Paramount Global agrees to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over a disputed '60 Minutes' interview edit, raising media freedom concerns and boxer backlash within CBS News staff.

Supreme Court Takes Key Transgender Sports Cases

Court to Rule on Trans Athlete Ban Legality

SCOTUS to Decide State Trans Sports Restrictions

Supreme Court agrees to hear major cases on state bans of transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, rekindling cultural battles over transgender rights in education and athletics.

Crete Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations

Heatwave Fans Blazes Across Greece

Thousands Flee as Wildfire Ravages Crete

Wildfires raged on the Greek island of Crete, forcing over 1,500 people to evacuate homes and hotels amid an intense heatwave, challenging firefighting efforts with gale-force winds and rugged terrain.

5-Year-Old Falls Overboard Rescued by Dad

Disney Cruise Rescue Saves Young Girl

Tragic incident aboard a Disney cruise ship sees a 5-year-old fall overboard and be heroically rescued by her father, with hospital staff providing critical post-rescue care.

Judge Clears Deportation for Boulder Terror Family

Federal Judge OKs Deportation Despite Appeals

A federal judge denies bail and paves way for deportation for the family of a Colorado terror suspect, overruling prior rulings and highlighting intensified immigration enforcement measures.

Biden: European Leaders Want Me Engaged

Ex-president Biden Fielding Calls for Advice

President Biden reveals post-presidency influence as European leaders seek his engagement, reflecting ongoing global political relevance and memoir work in progress.

Drive-By Shooting Leaves 4 Dead 14 Wounded

Chicago Gang Violence Strikes Again: 4 Dead

Mass shooting outside Chicago nightclub kills 4 and injures 14 others, police investigate amid growing urban violence concerns.

US Contractors Fire on Gaza Aid Seekers

Aid Site Violence Rocks Gaza Relief Efforts

American contractors guarding aid distribution in Gaza allegedly open fire with live ammunition on Palestinians seeking food, raising humanitarian and ethical concerns amid conflict.

Explosion at California Fireworks Warehouse

7 Missing in Blaze That Shook Northern California

Authorities investigate massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in California with seven reported missing, evacuation orders issued affecting holiday celebrations.

J6 Rioter Gets Life for FBI Attack Plot

Federal Judge Hands Life for Jan. 6 Violence

FBI sentences life to January 6 insurrectionist convicted for assassination plot against law enforcement, emphasizing federal crackdown on domestic extremism.

Trump, Putin Hold Sixth Call This Year

Leaders Talk as Ukraine Weapons Shipment Paused

Trump and Putin conduct their sixth phone call this year amid continuing disputes over Ukraine aid and international tensions.

Chicago’s Finances Hit Rock Bottom No Answers

Illinois city faces zeroed out accounts amid financial troubles with mayor and officials avoiding accountability, highlighting municipal fiscal crises.

GOP Struggles to Pass Trump’s Megabill

Continued delays and internal conflicts plague House Republicans as they fight to advance Trump’s megabill with several holdouts and procedural battles impacting progress.

US Secures Trade Deal with Vietnam

The US administration plans and holds multiple trade negotiations including a deal with Vietnam aiming to curb Chinese tariff evasion amidst global trade tensions.

Congressional Intern Fatally Shot in DC

Intern for GOP Rep Killed in Washington

High-profile shootings claim lives of congressional intern in Washington, DC; investigation ongoing as political community mourns loss.

Law Enforcement Prepares for July 4th Rush

Airports Brace for Record Holiday Travel

Fire and emergency officials brace for increased Fourth of July celebrations across US as millions travel, balancing festivities with heightened safety concerns.

SCOTUS Faces Backlash Over Key Rulings

Legal Experts Slam Supreme Court Decisions

Supreme Court faces scrutiny and criticism for recent rulings affecting abortion, transgender rights, and perceived conservative activism, highlighting legal system tensions.

Storms Loom Over July 4th Travelers

Heat Wave Scorches Parts of Europe and US

Severe heat and thunderstorms threaten US regions during Independence Day weekend, prompting weather advisories as tens of millions travel and celebrate.