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Trump’s Megabill Passes Senate After Marathon Vote

Vance Breaks Senate Tie to Pass Trump’s Budget

Murkowski’s Key Vote Saves Trump Megabill

President Donald Trump's controversial 'Big Beautiful Bill' passes the Senate by a narrow margin after a marathon session, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The legislation includes massive cuts to Medicaid, significant tax reforms, funding for ICE deportation efforts, and has sparked intense debate and GOP revolt ahead of the House vote.

UPenn Bans Trans Athletes, Strips Lia Thomas Titles

Trump Admin Scores Major Win Over Trans Athlete Lia Thomas

University Penn Agrees to Apologize Over Transgender Swimmer

The University of Pennsylvania agrees to a sweeping deal with the Trump administration to ban transgender women from women's sports and strip the transgender swimmer Lia Thomas of all records and titles, marking a significant victory for female athletes and a major move in the culture war over transgender rights in sports.

Trump Tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida Everglades

Trump Endorses More ICE Jails Like Florida’s Swamp Lockup

‘Cops in Gator Form’: Trump Opens Immigrant Prison

President Trump visits the newly opened 'Alligator Alcatraz', a controversial immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades designed to house illegal immigrants surrounded by natural predators, and praises the facility while urging other states to open similar centers amid escalating deportation efforts.

Bryan Kohberger Accepts Plea Deal in Idaho Murders

Victims’ Families Divided on Kohberger Plea Offer

Kohberger’s Professor Questions Impact of Serial Killer Classes

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in a brutal attack, agrees to plead guilty in a deal that spares him the death penalty. This plea has split victims' families and sparked significant public and legal discourse surrounding the case.

Pentagon Freezes Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine

US Halts Key Arms Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Worries

White House Confirms Pausing Some Military Aid to Kyiv

The U.S. has halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid concerns over dwindling stockpiles, including key air defense missiles and munitions, raising questions about the future of American military support as the conflict with Russia intensifies.

Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Data of 6 Million Customers

Airline Reports Significant Customer Data Breach

Qantas Confirms Hack Affected Millions of Profiles

Qantas, Australia’s flagship airline, confirms a major cyberattack that exposed the personal information of approximately six million customers, prompting an investigation and notification efforts while attempting to contain the hack's impact.

Europe Scorched as Heatwave Shatters Records

Madrid and Barcelona Hit Hottest June Ever

Eiffel Tower Summit Closes Amid European Heatwave

European countries, including Spain, England, and France, face a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures reaching as high as 46C, leading to closures of major landmarks like the Eiffel Tower summit and raising safety concerns across the continent.

Judge Blocks Trump from Ending TPS for Haitians Early

Court Halts Trump Effort to Cut Haitian Migrants’ Legal Status

Federal Judge Halts Trump Move on Haitian TPS Removal

Federal judges block Trump administration’s attempts to prematurely end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, ruling that the department likely exceeded its authority, maintaining legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.

FBI to Keep Headquarters in D.C. at Reagan Building

Trump Administration Cancels FBI Move to Maryland Suburb

FBI Unveils New HQ Location Still in Washington

The FBI announces that it will remain headquartered in Washington, D.C., moving only a few blocks to the Ronald Reagan Building, abandoning previous plans to relocate to suburban Maryland, signaling a significant shift in the bureau’s operational base decisions.

Two Chinese Nationals Charged in U.S. Navy Spying Plot

Chinese Spies Arrested Over Military Intel Scheme

DOJ Charges Two Chinese Nationals with Espionage

Two Chinese nationals are arrested and charged with espionage for allegedly spying on U.S. Navy personnel and bases, part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. government to crack down on Chinese intelligence operations within the United States.

Huge Fireworks Blast Destroys Northern California Warehouse

Fire at Fireworks Warehouse Sparks Evacuations

Massive Blast Rocks California Fireworks Storage Site

A devastating explosion destroys a fireworks warehouse in California, forcing evacuations as residents flee and emergency services respond to a growing fire, underscoring concerns over the safety of storing explosive materials in populated areas.

Combs Jury Reaches Partial Verdict; Deliberations Continue

Jurors Decide on Four Charges in Diddy Trial

Diddy Trial Jury Asks to Review Key Testimony

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' federal trial sees a partial verdict reached on four of five charges, with deliberations continuing on the racketeering conspiracy count, reflecting the ongoing complexity of the legal proceedings against the music mogul.

Columbia University, UPenn Faced With Congressional Subpoenas

States Sue Trump Admin Over Medicaid Data Sharing with DHS

Judge Halts Mass Layoffs at Health and Human Services

Multiple court rulings and settlements reflect ongoing legal battles over immigration policy, data privacy, and education reforms, including lawsuits targeting Columbia University for alleged tuition collusion and challenges against data sharing by the Trump administration.

Mamdani Claps Back: ‘We Will Not Accept This Intimidation’

NYC Candidate Mamdani Slams Trump’s Arrest Threat

Heavy political tensions emerge as President Trump threatens to arrest New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over immigration cooperation, while Mamdani pushes back against intimidation, highlighting friction in urban politics and immigration enforcement.

Judge Halts Trump’s HHS Mass Layoffs Amid Suit

Federal courts intervene on Trump administration’s immigration and deportation policies, including blocking attempts to end Temporary Protected Status early for Haitians and judicial rulings on immigration policy limits, underscoring ongoing legal challenges.

Asian Shares Dip On Trump Tariff Threats, Market Jitters

US Markets React to Fed Policy and Trump’s Tariff Moves

Dollar Falls to Multi-Year Low Amid Rate Concerns

European and global markets show volatility amid concerns about President Trump's tariff threats and the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, affecting major stock indices and currency valuations across Asia and the U.S. economy.

Supreme Court Reshapes Birthright Citizenship Ruling

SCOTUS Tosses Key Transgender Rights Decisions

Federal Court Ends Transgender Athlete Case at UPenn

United States Supreme Court issues rulings on controversial social issues, including birthright citizenship and civil rights cases concerning transgender individuals, with significant impacts on federal policies and civil rights enforcement across several states.

Severe Storms Disrupt Lawmakers Ahead of Megabill Vote

Weather Throws Curveball at House Vote on Trump Bill

Storms Ground Flights Ahead of July 4th Travel Rush

Severe weather, including storms in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, disrupts congressional lawmakers' travels and throws a wrench in the schedule for votes on President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill', complicating legislative deadlines.

Trump and DeSantis Tour Alligator Alcatraz Detention Site

Trump Touts DeSantis’ Plan To Use Guards as Immigration Judges

Trump Declares DeSantis His ‘Friend’ at ICE Jail Opening

President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasize their strong partnership as Trump tours the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, praising its use and revealing plans to deputize National Guardsmen as immigration judges to accelerate deportations.

Supreme Court to Hear GOP Campaign Finance Case

States Sue Over Trump Admin’s Release of Medicaid Data

Trump Pushes for Census Redo to Exclude Non-Citizens

Legal and political battles continue over the administration of elections and voting rights, including challenges to federal election data privacy, debates on redistricting using new census data, and efforts to reshape campaign financing limits in Supreme Court cases.

Protests Flare Against Trump’s Immigration and Budget Moves

LA Mayor Blasts Trump Lawsuit Targeting Sanctuary City

Dem Lawmaker Slams Trump for ‘Modern Concentration Camps’

Controversy surrounds new Trump administration policies with critics accusing officials of harsh immigration enforcement, harsh budget cuts to healthcare and education programs, and widespread protests erupting in major cities and politically liberal areas.

Conservative Lawsuit Targets Biden-Era Organ Transplant Policies

RFK Jr. Faces Court Setback Amid HHS Agency Reforms

Government agency restructuring and oversight challenges arise as a federal judge orders a halt to health agency layoffs initiated by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while conservative groups sue over race-based policies in organ transplantation programs.

Diddy Jury Reaches Partial Verdict on Sex Trafficking Charges

Jury Deliberates After Reaching Verdict on Most Counts in Diddy Trial

Man Arrested in Deadly Immigrant Smuggling Case

High-profile legal cases continue with juries delivering verdicts or partial verdicts in trials involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and a federal judge ruling on indictments related to immigrant smuggling and criminal conspiracies, highlighting ongoing justice proceedings.

Trump Warns Hamas to Accept Ceasefire Deal or Face Worse

Trump Threatens Deportation for Elon Musk Amid Feud

Iranian Officials Threaten US and Israel with Missile Barrages

US domestic and foreign policy faces turmoil as President Trump pushes aggressive immigration measures, threatens political opponents and Elon Musk, while external tensions escalate with renewed missile barrages from Iran and ceasefire talks in the Israel-Gaza conflict led by Trump’s administration.

Over 170 Groups Call for Shutdown of U.S.-Backed Gaza Aid Program

USAID Closure Sparks Concerns of Millions of Deaths Globally

Rubio Declares End of USAID, Shifts Foreign Aid to State Dept.

Governments and NGOs express criticism and legal challenges over aid programs and immigration policies, calling for shutdowns of controversial humanitarian foundations in Gaza and debating broader foreign aid restructurings following USAID closure and budget cuts.

Heatwaves Force Beach Closures Across U.S. States

Trump Administration Cuts Climate Research, Removes Key Reports

Weather Alerts Issued in Multiple States Amid July Heat

Heatwaves and extreme weather condition induce public safety warnings and closures of beaches and public spaces in different regions, while climate science research and national climate reports face removal or cutbacks under the Trump administration.

FBI Suspected of Blocking Election Interference Probe

Legal Challenges Mount Over US Election Data and Voting Rights

Legal battles and controversies over election laws, data privacy, and voting rights intensify, with new records showing suppression efforts, disputes over campaign funding limits, and high-profile Federal Election Commission investigations linked to election operations.

Three GOP Senators Vote Against Trump’s Megabill

Experts Say Trump’s Bill Could Hurt GOP Base Most

Republican Senator Demands Redo of Trump ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

U.S. federal legislature sees intense debate over Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill', with key Republican senators opposing the bill citing concerns over Medicaid cuts and fiscal impact, while political analysts say the bill could harm key GOP voter bases.