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Trump seals One Big Beautiful Bill victory on Independence Day

House narrowly passes Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill

Trump takes victory lap after ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passage

President Donald Trump marks Independence Day with historic legislative victory on a sweeping tax and spending bill named the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' Despite opposition, the bill narrowly passes Congress and is set to be signed into law, triggering political debates on its impacts.

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest missile and drone barrage yet

Russia launches largest aerial attack on Ukraine hours after Trump-Putin call

Record Russian attack on Ukraine hours after Trump-Putin call

Russia intensifies military assaults on Ukraine with record missile and drone attacks targeting Kyiv shortly after a phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, raising tensions amid ongoing conflict and halted weapons shipments.

Deadly flood wave swamps Texas towns after 15-inch rainfall

Evacuations underway as Texas’ Guadalupe River bursts banks

Catastrophic flooding in Texas prompts emergency response

Texas faces deadly and catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River, triggering evacuations and water rescues as torrential rains cause widespread devastation and disrupt communities.

Pentagon deploys 200 Marines to support ICE in Florida crackdown

ICE detains Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. over cartel ties

Immigration crackdown ramps up with military support in Florida

ICE conducts aggressive immigration enforcement operations in Florida, supported by deployment of 200 Marines to aid in deportation efforts targeting undocumented individuals, including high-profile detainees like boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

Madre Fire surges to over 52,000 acres, California’s biggest blaze

California wildfire explodes amid record heat, evacuation orders

Wildfire grows rapidly, threatening communities in California

Wildfire conditions worsen in California as the Madre Fire explodes in size to become the largest blaze of the year, prompting evacuations and fire management responses amid heat wave concerns.

Massive gas station explosion rocks Rome injuring over 20

Explosion at Rome petrol station sends shockwaves, dozens hurt

Rome gas station blast injures first responders, multiple injured

Explosive incident at a petrol station in Rome injures dozens including first responders, causing extensive damage and prompting emergency response and investigations into the cause.

Supreme Court clears way for deportations to South Sudan

SCOTUS allows Trump to deport illegal immigrant criminals to South Sudan

Supreme Court backs Trump bid to deport criminals to South Sudan

The United States Supreme Court rules in favor of the Trump administration, allowing deportation of immigrants with criminal records to South Sudan, overruling lower court attempts to block the removal.

Dutch intel: Russia steps up banned chemical weapons use in Ukraine

Russian chemical weapons use ‘widespread’ in Ukraine — Dutch

Russian chemical weapons use intensifies as per European intel

Dutch and German intelligence agencies report widespread and increasing chemical weapons use by Russia in Ukraine, including use of forbidden agents dropped from drones, violating international law and escalating the conflict.

Trump uses antisemitic slur at rally sparking fierce backlash

Donald Trump calls bankers ‘Shylocks,’ stoking antisemitism claims

Trump pleads ignorance after ‘Shylock’ remark triggers uproar

Political tensions rise as President Trump uses controversial antisemitic slur during a rally, igniting backlash and subsequent claims of ignorance while sparking debate about rhetoric and political discourse in the United States.

Trump’s bill supercharges immigration enforcement spending

US expands militarized zones along southern border amid controversy

Congress funds ICE with highest budget ever, surpassing global militaries

The Trump administration pushes forward ambitious immigration enforcement expansions, including increased funding to ICE, expansion of militarized zones along the southern U.S. border, and the new 'One Big Beautiful Bill' increasing border security measures.

Trump plans UFC fight at White House for 250th birthday

President floats UFC bouts at White House for America250 event

Trump drops hint at UFC fight as part of White House celebrations

President Trump proposes hosting a UFC fight at the White House next year as part of the yearlong celebrations for America's 250th anniversary, blending sports spectacle with patriotic festivities.

Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey charged with multiple rapes

Arsenal’s former midfielder Partey hit with rape and assault charges

UK police charge ex-footballer Partey with serious sexual crimes

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, prompting a major legal investigation and public attention on allegations.

Federal officials warn of lone wolf terror threat on July 4

July 4 holiday marks alert for lone wolf attacks nationwide

Security agencies on high alert for July 4 lone wolf threats

Heightened security warnings issued as U.S. officials alert public about potential lone wolf terror threats during July 4th Independence Day celebrations, leading to increased vigilance nationwide.

Congress passes ‘big, beautiful’ bill with sweeping tax cuts

GOP megabill cuts Medicaid, expands tax breaks amid backlash

House passes Trump’s budget bill triggering fierce political fight

Congress passes controversial budget bill increasing tax cuts for wealthier Americans and expanding immigration enforcement while cutting social safety net programs, sparking criticism over long-term economic and healthcare impacts.

Trump administration halts billions in school grant funds

Funding freeze puts summer education programs at risk nationwide

School districts warn grant suspensions threaten education plans

The Trump administration freezes billions in federal education grants, impacting summer programs and raising concerns among school districts about funding shortages and educational disruptions.

Virginia sees 30 percent homicide drop amid tough-on-crime push

Virginia reports a 30% homicide drop alongside record fentanyl busts as a result of aggressive law enforcement efforts aimed at tackling crime waves and drug trafficking in the state.

China slaps steep duties on European brandy amid trade tensions

Beijing targets European cognac with heavy tariffs

Trade war heats as China imposes anti-dumping on brandy imports

China imposes steep anti-dumping duties on European brandy, including French cognac, escalating trade tensions amid ongoing economic disputes with the U.S. and its allies.

Germany’s Rheinmetall bolsters US ties in arms and aviation

German arms firm expands US partnerships amid defense surge

BMW and other German companies deepen ties with U.S. defense industry, focusing on aviation and military technology partnerships, strengthening transatlantic cooperation amid geopolitical challenges.

Supreme Court agrees to hear transgender athlete ban cases

Court takes up states’ transgender sports bans in key rulings

US top court to rule on transgender athletes in women’s sports

Supreme Court prepares to hear landmark cases on transgender athletes, deciding whether states can ban transgender girls from women’s sports, continuing the national debate on gender identity and sports policies.

200 Marines sent to Florida to bolster ICE deportation efforts

Military support grows for ICE operations in Florida crackdown

Pentagon ramps up immigration enforcement assistance in Florida

U.S. Marines deploy to Florida to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts amid expanded immigration enforcement campaigns and increased military support for border operations.

Actor Michael Madsen dies at 67 after long career

Motorcyclist mauled to death by bear after selfie with wild animal

Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies alongside brother in car crash

High-profile deaths and tragedies shock communities, including the passing of actor Michael Madsen, motorcycle fatality from bear attack, and Liverpool star Diogo Jota’s death in car crash, capturing public attention.

Conservative justices dominate high court term favoring Trump

Supreme Court rejects Biden judge’s attempt to block deportations

After controversial Supreme Court rulings favoring Trump administration actions, including deportations and immigration policies, legal battles and dissents continue as the judicial landscape shifts in favor of conservative priorities.

Trump warns of tariff hikes as July 9 deadline nears

S&P 500 futures slide amid Trump’s tariff threats

White House to notify countries of new tariff rates

Supply chain issues and market uncertainties rise as Trump revives tariff threats on multiple countries, resuming tariffs after trade deal deadlines, impacting global markets and raising fears of escalating trade wars.