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Senate clears hurdle for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ after marathon read

Senate clerks finish 16-hour reading of Congress’s megabill

Senate advances Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to floor debate

Senate advances President Donald Trump's comprehensive domestic policy bill, dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' through a grueling 16-hour reading and subsequent vote, overcoming significant opposition and procedural hurdles.

Thom Tillis quits Senate race after Trump throws down gauntlet

Senator Thom Tillis to retire after Trump feud over megabill

GOP Sen. Tillis calls it quits amid Trump 'big, beautiful' war

Republican Senator Thom Tillis announces he will not seek reelection following public clashes and threats from President Trump after opposing the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' shaking up North Carolina politics ahead of 2026 midterms.

UN chief warns Iran could enrich uranium again in months

Iran nuclear enrichment to resume soon despite US strikes

Second intelligence leak questions Trump’s Iran bomb claim

United Nations nuclear watchdog and US intelligence reveal that Iran could restart uranium enrichment and advance its nuclear program within months, challenging President Trump's claims of success after recent US strikes.

Israel orders Gaza evac as fighting threatens to escalate

Trump calls for ceasefire deal in Gaza amid conflict progress

IDF kills key Hamas operatives as hostilities intensify

Israel prepares for intensified military operations in Gaza and orders evacuations while President Trump urges progress on ceasefire talks and hostage deals with Hamas amid rising casualties and humanitarian crisis.

Russia fires record drone barrage in biggest war attack yet

Moscow unleashes biggest missile strike on Ukraine since 2022

Ukraine loses F-16 pilot amid massive Russian air campaign

Russia launches its largest aerial attack since the start of the Ukraine war using hundreds of drones and missiles, part of an ongoing bombing campaign that has dashed hopes of a quick ceasefire and increased tensions.

Trump says ‘very wealthy group’ ready to buy TikTok US unit

TikTok sale buyer to be revealed in two weeks, says Trump

Trump claims deal for TikTok US sale is ‘in about two weeks’

President Trump reveals a group of wealthy buyers lined up to acquire TikTok's US operations, promising an announcement in about two weeks as the app faces potential US government ban amid national security concerns.

Idaho firefighters ambushed and shot at brush fire scene

Coeur d'Alene cops and firefighters injured in ambush attack

Suspect sets fire as trap, shoots Idaho emergency responders

Firefighters and police officers in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, were ambushed and shot while responding to a brush fire that was reportedly started as bait, leaving multiple first responders wounded in a shocking attack.

CBO: Trump megabill adds $3.3 trillion to US debt

Senate budget plan balloons deficit by $3.3 trillion - CBO

GOP tax bill to deepen US debt by trillions, CBO warns

Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Senate version of President Trump's tax and spending megabill will add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility.

Mamdani targets rich neighborhoods to fund NYC affordability

NYC socialist mayor hopeful Mamdani denies communist label

Trump warns Mamdani must behave or NYC loses federal funds

Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani emphasizes taxing wealthy and 'whiter' neighborhoods to make the city more affordable, denies being a communist, and faces threats from President Trump over federal funding.

Iran blocks UN nuclear inspectors amid enrichment push

Iran bans UN nuclear chief from sites, removes cameras

UN watchdog head barred as Iran vows nuclear enrichment

UN nuclear watchdog barred from entering Iranian nuclear sites as Tehran intensifies uranium enrichment efforts, undermining international agreements and escalating global tensions over nuclear proliferation concerns.

Senate GOP sets surprise vote on killing Medicaid expansion

Republican senators plan a surprise vote to end Obamacare's Medicaid expansion, potentially undermining healthcare coverage for millions and igniting fierce partisan debate on social safety nets.

Deadly Tanzania bus crash claims at least 38 lives

A deadly bus collision and subsequent fire in Tanzania kills at least 38 people, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the country's transport sector and prompting emergency response efforts.

Turkey wildfires ground flights, close Izmir airport

Raging fires force evacuations and air travel chaos in Turkey

Wildfires ravage Turkey's holiday regions, forcing temporary airport closures, flight cancellations, and mass evacuations as flames threaten populated areas amid extreme heat conditions.

Trump rips GOP cost-cutters warns ‘don’t go too crazy’

Trump threatens Tillis over bill vote: ‘Big mistake’

Trump threatens to prosecute reporters leaking Iran intel

President Trump warns 'cost-cutting Republicans' to be cautious amid internal GOP dissent; lashes out at Sen. Thom Tillis for opposing his megabill; reasserts efforts to pressure media on leaks regarding Iran strikes.

Israel attack on Tehran prison kills 71, Iran judiciary says

Evin Prison strike in Iran slays dozens amid war tensions

The death toll rises in Tehran’s Evin Prison after Israeli airstrikes, with at least 71 casualties reported amid ongoing tensions following the recent Middle East conflict.

Explosion levels blocks in Philadelphia killing one

3 buildings collapse in Philly blast leaving 2 injured

Philadelphia fire and explosion cause chaos and casualties

Multiple explosions and fires in Philadelphia leave buildings collapsed, multiple injuries, and at least one death, prompting emergency responses and investigations into the cause of the disaster.

Senate prepares marathon vote session to pass Trump’s bill

Trump urges GOP to override parliamentarian on megabill

Vote drags on as Trump promises primary challengers to Tillis

The Senate faces a contentious 'vote-a-rama' session to finalize and pass President Trump’s sweeping legislative package as Republicans attempt to navigate defections and Democratic delay tactics.

Senator Warner calls Trump megabill a ‘political albatross’

Warner slams bill’s Medicaid cuts despite GOP claims

Senator Mark Warner criticizes GOP bill health impact

Senator Mark Warner warns that President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' could become a political burden for Republicans, criticizing its healthcare cuts and effect on key voter bases.

GOP senator Tillis faces Trump primary threat over bill

Thom Tillis blasted by Trump, plans retirement follow

President Trump renews his attacks on Senator Thom Tillis, vows to support primary challengers after Tillis voted against advancing the budget reconciliation bill, increasing GOP intra-party conflict.

Tropical Storm Barry forms off eastern Mexico coast

Two tropical storms hit Mexico’s coasts, fueling rain fears

Flossie strengthens, eyes southwest Mexico after Barry's birth

Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico’s coasts, likely bringing heavy rains and flooding risks to eastern and southwestern Mexico amid weather alerts from meteorological authorities.

Democrats force 16-hour reading of Trump megabill to stall

Senate Democrats use delay tactics against Trump’s bill

Senate floor reading slows Trump bill vote nearing deadline

Senate Democrats use procedural tactics to delay passage of President Donald Trump’s 940-page tax and spending bill, including forcing the entire text to be read aloud over 16 hours to slow the process.

NYC’s socialist mayor hopeful sparks fears of financial collapse

New York mayoral race heats up amid Mamdani’s rise and warnings

Mamdani’s radical plans provoke GOP warnings and Trump attacks

New York City’s social and political landscape shifts as progressive and socialist candidates like Zohran Mamdani rise, sparking intense debate and warnings over potential economic impact and federal funding.

Deadly Israeli strike hits Iran’s Evin prison

Evin prison attack kills political prisoners in Tehran

Israel's notorious Evin prison in Tehran suffers deadly attack by Israeli forces killing dozens including political prisoners, further escalating regional hostilities and tensions between Iran and Israel.

Massive anti-government protests in Serbia end in arrests

Serbian police clash with protesters as unrest intensifies

Multiple large-scale protests erupt in Serbia demanding early elections, leading to clashes with police and dozens of arrests as anti-government sentiment grows amid political instability.

Southern Europe burn as heatwaves break records and fires flare

Extreme heat warnings issued across Italy, Spain, Greece

India heatwave and wildfires cause severe weather conditions and prompt warnings across Southern Europe including Italy, Spain, and Greece, with temperatures soaring above 104°F amid rising wildfire risks.

Feds bust human smuggling ring tied to Iran in Los Angeles

Mexican cartel hackers breached US phones to target informants

Multiple arrests and investigations occur targeting Iranian-linked human smuggling and cartel-related hacking activities, exposing infiltration of US officials and networks by criminal networks.

Police probe anti-Israel ‘death to IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

Glastonbury slammed for ‘death to Israeli soldiers’ chants

Controversy erupts over Glastonbury Festival performances featuring antisemitic and anti-Israel chants, prompting police investigation and public outrage for inciting calls to 'death to IDF soldiers.'