Senate Votes to Kickstart Trump’s Huge Tax and Spending ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Senate Republicans launched voting to begin debate on President Trump’s mammoth tax and spending bill, racing to meet a crucial July 4 deadline amid internal GOP dissent and procedural tactics by Democrats aiming to delay passage.
24 Hours Senate votes to start debate on Trump’s tax and spending bill + Israel kills senior Hamas founder in Gaza strike + Thousands defy Hungary's ban, march at Budapest Pride + Biden, Harris attend funeral for slain Minnesota lawmaker + Elon Musk blasts 'insane and destructive' Trump megabill + Senate GOP advances Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' + Iranian nuclear enriched uranium capability nears, IAEA says + Severe storms cause flight cancellations at Atlanta airport + Newborn rescued after days alone with deceased mother in Phoenix + Andrew Tate avoids charges in Beverly Hills attack case + Chicago man charged in ambush shooting killing one, wounding two + Environmental groups sue to block Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ + Trump pressures holdout senators on Medicaid cuts in bill + US faces rising ICE arrests of civilians impersonating agents + Tesla completes first fully autonomous car delivery + GOP senator Tillis opposes Trump megabill over Medicaid cuts
Number 940 – Pages in Trump’s massive tax and spending bill debated in Senate
Quote "Nobody ... wants to hurt people" — Sen. Mike Rounds on Medicaid cuts debate

Senate Votes to Kick Off Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill Debate
Senate GOP Scrambles Ahead of Deadline on Trump’s Megabill
Senate Republicans Move to Pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Senate Republicans push to advance President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill amid internal dissent and procedural delays. The legislation includes significant tax cuts, Medicaid changes, and energy policy shifts.

Elon Musk Slams Senate Version of Trump’s Megabill
Musk Calls Trump Bill ‘Utterly Insane and Destructive’
Elon Musk Blasts ‘Insane and Destructive’ Senate Megabill
Elon Musk renews his attacks on the Senate's version of Trump’s sweeping 'big, beautiful bill,' calling it politically damaging and destructive as the measure faces a critical vote.

Biden and Harris Attend Funeral for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker
Biden, Harris, and Walz Pay Respects at Hortman Funeral
Private Funeral Held for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Spouse
Funeral services held for fallen Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband with attendance by Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and other political figures amid a mourning community.

Israel Kills Hamas Founder in Gaza Strike
IDF Eliminates Top Hamas Military Commander in Targeted Airstrike
Senior Hamas Leader ‘Eliminated’ by Israeli Defense Forces
Israel Defense Forces report elimination of Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a co-founder and senior military leader of Hamas, in targeted Gaza strikes amid ongoing conflict.

Thousands Defy Hungary’s Ban at Budapest Pride March
Crowds Flood Streets for Budapest Pride Despite Orban Ban
Record Turnout at Budapest Pride March Against Government Ban
Thousands march defiantly in Budapest at Pride events despite government bans and crackdowns on LGBTQ+ activities under Viktor Orbán’s regime.

Storms Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations at Atlanta Airport
Almost 400 Flights Grounded at Atlanta’s Busiest Airport
Severe Weather Disrupts Hartsfield-Jackson Flights and Operations
Severe weather impacts major transportation hubs with hundreds of flight cancellations at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport amid thunderstorms and hail.

Phoenix PD Releases Footage of Newborn Rescue From Dead Mother’s Apartment
Newborn Rescued After Days Alone With Deceased Mother in Phoenix
Baby Survives Days Next to Deceased Mother—Phoenix Police Step In
Phoenix police release footage of a newborn baby rescued alive after being left alone for days beside deceased mother in an apartment, highlighting child welfare concerns.

Protesters Rally Against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida Everglades
Legal Battle Flares Up Over DeSantis’ ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center
Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida sparks lawsuits and protests from environmental and human rights groups challenging its construction and operation.

Senator Tillis Rejects Trump’s Megabill Over Medicaid Cuts
Medicaid Cuts Stir GOP Dissent on Trump’s Budget Bill
Medicaid Fears Undercut Support for Trump ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Concerns over Medicaid cuts in Trump's spending bill grow as GOP senators voice opposition. Senator Thom Tillis rejects advancing the bill citing harmful Medicaid reductions.
House GOP Moderates Dig in Against Senate Medicaid Cuts
House GOP moderates resist Senate Medicaid cuts proposed in Trump’s tax and spending package, revealing fissures within the Republican Party over healthcare policy.
One Dead, Two Wounded in Ambush Shooting in Chicago
Man charged in Chicago ambush shooting killing one and wounding two as violent crime remains a pressing issue in urban communities.

Andrew Tate Cleared of Charges in Beverly Hills Attack Case
Andrew Tate escapes criminal charges in Beverly Hills after attack allegations dismissed due to lack of evidence, amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
Wrestling Fan Arrested After Threatening WWE Star’s Home
Wrestling fan arrested for stalking WWE star Liv Morgan’s home, brandishing air rifle and leaving threatening notes in a case highlighting concerns over celebrity security.

Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie Brewing in Gulf and Pacific
Tropical Depression Forms Near Mexico, Expected to Strengthen
Hurricane Forecasters Raise Chances for New Atlantic Cyclone
Tropical weather systems Barry and Flossie are forecast to develop in the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Pacific, prompting warnings in Mexico as hurricane season intensifies.

Hundreds of Thousands Mourn Iranian Commanders Slain in Israeli Strikes
Iran Holds Massive Funeral for Military Leaders Killed by Israel
Iranian State Funeral Draws Huge Crowds for War Victims
Tens of thousands mourn Iranian military leaders killed in Israeli strikes at large funeral procession in Tehran amid ongoing tensions in Middle East.
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunction Power in Win for Trump
SCOTUS Curtails Judges' Power to Block Government Policies Nationwide
Chief Justice Roberts Shrugs Off Critics After Supreme Court Win
Supreme Court rules limit judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, delivering a major legal victory for the Trump administration and curbing judicial overreach.

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion to Five Foundations
Buffett Boosts Charity Giving With $6 Billion Stock Gift
Investor Warren Buffett Pledges $6 Billion in Donations
Warren Buffett announces $6 billion stock donation to charity foundations, increasing lifetime giving to over $60 billion in philanthropic gestures.

Jeff Bezos Marries Lauren Sánchez Amid Venetian Protests
Venice Divided as Bezos Wedding Draws Glamour and Protest
Thousands Protest Bezos Wedding in Venice Amid Party
Jeff Bezos marries Lauren Sánchez in an extravagant wedding in Venice marked by both lavish celebration and large-scale protests over the billionaire's presence.
German Jets Intercept Russian Spy Plane Over Baltic Sea
NATO responds to Russian spy plane incursions over Baltic Sea as tensions escalate with Kremlin warning of direct military response against NATO buildup.

Serbian Police Clash With Anti-Government Protesters
Tear Gas Flies Amid Massive Rally Demanding Serbia Snap Vote
Students Lead Anti-Government Protests in Belgrade
Political unrest grows in Serbia with mass anti-government protests and clashes in Belgrade demanding early parliamentary elections.

Schumer Forces Full Reading of Trump’s Lengthy Megabill
Democrats Use Procedural Maneuvers to Delay Megabill Vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer employs procedural tactics to delay Senate vote on Trump's megabill by forcing full reading of the 940-page bill.

Phoenix Police Rescues Newborn Left Alone With Dead Mother
Newborn baby survives critical condition after being found alone days with deceased mother, as police release dramatic rescue footage from Arizona.

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 62 in Gaza as Ceasefire Looms
Dozens Dead in Gaza as Israeli Bombing Continues Overnight
Health Officials Report Heavy Death Toll From Gaza Strikes
Deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill dozens, including civilians in tents housing displaced people, as ceasefire talks show tentative progress.

Senate Scrambles as Crucial Trump Megabill Vote Approaches
Key GOP Senators Signal Hesitation on Passing Trump Tax Bill
Senate Leaders Push for Vote on Trump’s Budget Package Amid Doubt
Senate prepares for pivotal vote on Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill amid GOP divisions and moderate holdouts threatening the effort.

Woman Bitten by Young Shark at New York’s Jones Beach
Suspected Shark Bite Causes Panic at Popular NY Beach
Reports surface of a 20-year-old woman likely bitten by a juvenile sand tiger shark at Jones Beach in New York, leading to increased beach safety alerts.

Heat Wave Hits US and Europe, Raising Child Safety Alarms
Child Advocates Warn of Rising Heat Stroke Risks Amid Sweltering Summer
As summer heat waves grip parts of the US and Europe, health warnings surge over deadly heat risks to children and vulnerable populations amid climate change concerns.

Thousands Protest Thai PM’s Resignation Over Leaked Call
Antigovernment Unrest Boils Up in Serbia’s Belgrade
Tens of Thousands March in Budapest Pride Despite Government Ban
Depicting political and social unrest, numerous protests and demonstrations take place worldwide including calls for government resignations, LGBTQ+ rights marches, and anti-corruption rallies.

Chicago Police Arrest 27 in Human Trafficking Sting
FBI Targets Cybercriminals in Airlines Hack Investigation
Law enforcement agencies intensify actions against criminal networks with arrests in human trafficking, cybercrime, and other high-profile cases across the US.
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