Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Clears Congress - Historic GOP Win
After a fierce battle, President Trump's sweeping $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill, dubbed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' passed the House, fulfilling his agenda despite narrow GOP dissent and Democratic protests. The bill now awaits the president's signature.
Number 147,000 - Jobs added in June, surpassing expectations
Quote "Thousands will die if this bill passes" — Hakeem Jeffries
Congressional Intern Shot Dead in DC
River North Shooting Kills 4, Wounds 14 After Rapper Party
4 Dead 14 Wounded in Chicago Shooting Outside River North Lounge
Tragic shootings in Washington D.C. and Chicago highlight rising urban violence and political impacts as officials and communities respond to recent deadly attacks involving congressional staff and party events.
Trump’s Megabill Passes Amid GOP Dissent
House Republicans Pass Trump’s Sweeping Domestic Bill
Trump to Sign ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on July 4
President Trump's major tax and spending package, known as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ passes amidst GOP divisions and Democratic opposition, promising sweeping changes including Medicaid cuts, tax breaks for wealthy, and ICE funding boosts.
US Adds 147,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Drops
June Jobs Report Shows Hidden Economic Weaknesses
U.S. Employers Added 147,000 Jobs Last Month
June jobs reports show surprising strength in US labor market with job additions exceeding expectations and unemployment rates dipping, though underlying economic concerns remain amidst geopolitical tensions.
Supreme Court to Hear Key Transgender Athlete Cases
SCOTUS Will Take Up Transgender Sports Bans
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases Involving Transgender Athletes
Supreme Court focuses on key cultural cases involving transgender athlete bans, set to hear challenges concerning participation of transgender students in girls' sports across multiple states.
California Wildfire Grows Largest This Year
Wildfires Rage in Turkey Forcing Evacuations
Extreme Heat Shuts Down Nuclear Reactors in Europe
Environmental and wildfires crises escalate with the largest California wildfire spreading rapidly, and heatwaves impacting Europe, prompting evacuations and safety concerns.
ICE Arrests Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Over Cartel Ties
First Detainees Arrive at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Democrats Blast Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center
Controversies flourish as ICE enforcement intensifies with arrests of high-profile figures, protests erupt against harsh immigration policies and detention centers like Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spark political outcry.
Dems Rail Against Medicaid Cuts in Trump Bill
Trump’s Megabill Slashes Medicaid, Sparks GOP Rift
Two Republicans Vote Against Trump’s Budget Bill
Ongoing political struggles emerge around the passage of Trump's massive budget bill featuring tax cuts, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, and increased homeland security funding amidst criticism from Democrats and GOP moderates.
Iran Vows Nuclear Development but Denies US Attack Plans
Pentagon Confirms US Airstrikes Setback to Iran Nuclear Program
Pentagon Confirms Up to 2-Year Nuclear Setback for Iran
U.S.-Iran tensions persist with Iran affirming continued nuclear development despite denying attacks on U.S., and U.S. airstrikes reportedly setting back Iran's nuclear program by up to two years.
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Gets Life for Murder Plot
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders
CO Terror Suspect’s Family Can Be Deported, Judge Rules
Justice system and crime updates reveal life sentencing for pardoned Jan. 6 rioter linked to assassination plots, and the guilty plea of Bryan Kohberger in murders of four Idaho students.
Michael Madsen Dead at 67, ‘Kill Bill’ Star
Reservoir Dogs Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67
Michael Madsen, Tarantino Star, Dies Aged 67
Michael Madsen, famed actor known for roles in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies at age 67, leaving a lasting mark on Hollywood with his tough-guy characters.
US Adds 147,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment at 4.1%
June Jobs Report Beats Expectations Again
Solid Jobs Report Keeps Fed Rate Cuts at Bay
The US labor market surprises with strong job additions surpassing 147,000 in June, decreasing unemployment rate, and steady employment gains despite economic uncertainties.
Supreme Court Declines to Revive Parental Consent Abortion Law
Supreme Court Will Decide Legality of Transgender Sports Bans
Judge Blocks Trump Order Suspending Asylum Claims
Judicial and Supreme Court updates include key rulings on abortion parental consent laws, transgender athlete bans, and limits on injunction powers affecting immigration and abortion cases.
Trump Trade Deal With Vietnam Raises Consumer Costs
China Opposes Trump-Vietnam Trade Deal, Threatens Countermeasures
US Trade Wars Fuel Global Jingoism
Global and US trade tensions continue as Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam, drawing criticism from China and concerns over tariff impacts on consumers and international relations.
US Measles Cases Near Record High
RFK Jr. and CDC Panel Cast Doubt on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Blueberry Recall Raised to Highest Risk Level by FDA
Public health alerts with measles outbreaks nearing record cases, vaccine controversies involving RFK Jr., and FDA recalls escalating concerning contaminated blueberries.
Elephant Kills Two Female Tourists in Zambia Park
Elephant Kills 2 Women from UK and New Zealand in Safari
Wildfires Injure Firefighters, Prompt Evacuations in Germany
Environmental and wildlife incidents highlight tragic elephant attacks on tourists in Zambia and radiation risks from wildfires affecting Europe and the US.
Hakeem Jeffries Delays Trump Bill with Record Speech
Trump Naysayers Again Proven Wrong by Jobs Report
Political tensions rise as Democrats and Republicans clash over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ with dissenting votes, fierce speeches, and heated debates affecting legislative progress.
Putin Tells Trump Russia Won’t Back Down on Ukraine Goals
Trump, Putin Speak in Sixth Conversation This Year
Trump to Speak with Putin After U.S. Pauses Weapons to Ukraine
International affairs spotlight US-Russia diplomacy with multiple high-level phone calls, ongoing Ukraine war disputes, and attempted ceasefire talks as tensions remain high.
NYPD Seeks Federal OK to Take Down Dangerous Drones
French Air Traffic Control Strikes Hit Thousands of Passengers
Nissan Recalls Over 480,000 Vehicles for Engine Failure Risk
Transportation and public safety issues include struggles with dangerous drones in NYC, airline strikes disrupting travel during holiday, and recalls of vehicles due to engine failure risks.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Sentencing After Partial Conviction
FBI Supervisor Hired Prostitutes on the Job: DOJ Report
ICE Agents Caught Urinating on School Grounds in California
High-profile legal and criminal updates include Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing sentencing after partial conviction, and Federal investigations into FBI misconduct and immigration enforcement abuses.
Crete Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Rage
Massive Wildfires Cause Evacuations in Greece
Heatwave Drives Wildfires Across Greece and Germany
Wildfire emergencies escalate with Crete under state of emergency, forced evacuations, and hundreds fleeing as Greece battles severe heatwave-fueled flames.
Nvidia Set to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Stock Markets Hit Records After Strong Jobs Data
Trump’s Tax Bill Could Increase Debt More Than Expected
Economic and market news highlights include Nvidia nearing trillion-dollar valuation, surprising market reactions to jobs data, and debate over the impact of Trump’s budget on national debt.
Teen Faces 40 Charges Including Rape at Gunpoint
Four Killed in Chicago Nightclub Shooting
Chelsea Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Battery
Crime and public safety concerns heighten with teen facing 40 charges for violent rapes, shootings at malls and nightclubs, and police officer involved in domestic battery arrest.
University of Pennsylvania Settles on Trans Athlete Policies
Staffers Leave Public Colleges After DEI Video Sting
Controversies in education policy involving Supreme Court rulings on transgender athletes and abortion laws alongside college debates on diversity and free speech.
Israel Strikes Gaza School Kills Over 300 Palestinians in 48 Hours
US Contractors Say Live Rounds Fired At Gaza Aid Seekers
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Using Starvation as Genocide
Global conflicts flare as Israel strikes target Gaza schools, US contractors report live fire at aid workers in Gaza, and UN experts condemn ongoing humanitarian crises with genocide allegations.
James Carville Warns Trump Could Declare Martial Law for Midterms
Trump Faces Criticism Over Harsh Immigration Enforcement
Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Trump’s Russia Sanctions Pause
High-level US politics amid debates over Trump’s immigration policies, authoritarian accusations, and preparations for 2026 election challenges include warnings of possible martial law.
Michael Madsen Dies at 67, Hollywood Icon
Elephant Kills Two Tourists from UK and New Zealand in Zambia
At Least 39 Killed in Israeli Attack on Gaza Beach Cafe
Notable deaths and tragedies with multiple fatalities including the loss of Michael Madsen, the killing of British and New Zealand tourists by elephant attacks, and victims at Gaza beach cafe strike.
Record 72M Americans Expected to Travel This July 4th
Storms Likely to Disrupt Travel This Holiday Weekend
USA travel and weather reports warn of travel disruptions during the July 4 holiday amid storms, with a record of 72 million people expected to travel nationwide.
Large Language Models Improve Rapidly With Human-Like Decision Skills
CoreWeave Deploys Nvidia’s Next-Gen AI Chips Commercially
Managers Using AI To Decide Raises, Layoffs And Promotions
Technology updates include breakthroughs in AI economic impact, new AI chip deployments, and AI systems designed to simulate human decision-making with expanding capabilities.
Wrongfully Deported Man Alleges Torture in El Salvador Prison
Terror Suspect’s Family Can Be Deported After Judge Ruling
Trump Administration Expands ICE Enforcement Funding and Powers
Immigration enforcement controversies grow with claims of abuse in deportation prisons, political backlash, and challenges to deportation orders by terror suspects and others.
Measles Outbreaks Spread Amid Vaccine Access Doubts
New Warnings Issued Over COVID-19 Vaccine Heart Damage
Trump Bill Could Leave Millions Without Health Insurance
Health and public safety updates with rising measles outbreaks, Covid-19 shot warnings, and concerns about health coverage cuts in Trump’s budget impacting millions.
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