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Senate begins vote-a-rama on Trump’s big bill

Senate GOP slashes spending in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ as fiscal hawks push for more cuts

Senate Republicans scramble to pass Trump's big bill before July 4 deadline

The U.S. Senate is wrapping up debates and starting the marathon vote-a-rama session on President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending package dubbed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.' Republicans are pushing the bill to meet a looming July 4th deadline, facing both support and fierce opposition regarding provisions including Medicaid cuts and tax changes.

Two firefighters killed in Idaho sniper ambush

Two firefighters killed, one injured in sniper ambush near Coeur d’Alene

Multiple firefighters shot responding to blaze in Idaho

Two firefighters responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho were ambushed and shot by a gunman who reportedly started the fire to lure them. The attack resulted in two deaths and one injury, with authorities still searching for suspects amid an ongoing active shooter situation.

Canada rescinds digital services tax to revive US trade talks

Canada scraps digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks

Canada drops digital sales tax to resume trade talks with Trump

Canada has rescinded its digital services tax targeting US tech companies hours before it was to take effect, aiming to restart stalled trade negotiations with the United States following threats and trade talk suspensions by President Trump.

Supreme Court to hear major campaign finance challenges

Supreme Court throws out rulings favoring transgender people in 4 states

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, reshaping legal landscape

The Supreme Court agreed to consider major Republican-backed challenges to limits on coordinated party campaign spending. Recent rulings also struck down several transgender rights decisions and limited the use of universal injunctions by federal judges, impacting various high-profile legal debates.

Trump administration finds Harvard violated civil rights

Trump admin formally accuses Harvard of violating civil rights law

Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

The Trump administration found Harvard University violated civil rights law regarding its treatment of Jewish and Israeli students, issuing warnings and threatening funding cuts. Multiple reports and investigations have documented this alleged discrimination and antisemitism on campus.

Socialist Mamdani won't condemn 'globalize the intifada' chant

Dems’ NYC nominee ducks when asked to condemn killing Jews phrase

Mamdani dodges on 'globalize the intifada' as Jeffries demands clarity

Democratic New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has refused to condemn the controversial phrase 'globalize the intifada' multiple times during interviews. His statements have sparked widespread criticism and concern from politicians and party leaders alike.

Retiring GOP senator savages Medicaid cuts in Trump’s bill

Thom Tillis announces retirement after opposing Trump megabill

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek reelection following Trump attacks

Former Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he will retire from the Senate next year, following public opposition to President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and attacks from the president. Tillis criticized cuts to Medicaid proposed in the legislation.

Factory worker dies trapped in industrial oven

Missouri factory worker found dead inside industrial oven

An investigation revealed a factory worker in Missouri was found dead inside an industrial oven after being trapped. Authorities reported the death at the Gilster Marylee Cereal Plant and are looking into the circumstances.

Canadian PM says US trade talks resume after Canada rescinds tax

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed trade talks with the U.S. have resumed following Canada’s decision to rescind its digital services tax targeting American technology companies, signaling an easing of tensions in bilateral trade relations.

Southern California wildfires spread in hot, dry conditions

Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir province, evacuations ordered

Scorching temperatures grip Europe, putting regions on high alert

Severe heat waves and wildfires continue to impact regions in Southern California, Turkey, and across Europe, causing evacuations, travel disruptions, and raising concerns about increased wildfire risks amid record temperatures.

Trump says Gaza ceasefire close, ‘within the next week’

Trump calls for ceasefire deal as signs of progress emerge

Israel poised to ramp up Gaza military as Trump calls ceasefire

President Donald Trump has called for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, expressing optimism about progress in talks, amidst continued Israeli military campaigns and skepticism from some Palestinians.

Two teens shot near Stonewall Inn after NYC Pride march

Two shot near historic Stonewall Inn following NYC Pride march

More than 50 injured after bear spray attack during NYC Pride

Two teenagers were shot and several others injured by bear spray in incidents near New York City's Stonewall Inn following the annual Pride march, marking a violent end to pride celebrations in the city.

FBI warning issued as 2FA bypass attacks surge

Agencies warn Iranian hackers may still target US networks

The FBI and other agencies have issued warnings about increased cyberattacks targeting U.S. entities, highlighting the surge in 2FA bypass attacks and potential threats from hackers affiliated with Iran despite ongoing ceasefire agreements.

Home Depot to buy building products distributor GMS for $4.3B

Home Depot buying GMS to chase more home pros

Home Depot buys GMS for $4.3 billion to expand contractor base

Home Depot has announced a $4.3 billion acquisition of GMS, a leading specialty building products distributor, aiming to expand its market reach among contractors and home professionals across the U.S.

Supreme Court declines racial harassment appeal in schools

Supreme Court rejects anti-vaccine group censorship case

Supreme Court declines fired teacher’s free speech challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear several appeals involving racial harassment claims in schools and a censorship case from RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine group, maintaining earlier lower court decisions and upholding various policies.

Donald Trump spotted wearing glasses during motorcade

President Donald Trump was spotted wearing reading glasses in his motorcade over the weekend, a rare sighting reflecting his current public appearances.

Trump threatens NYC funding cut if Mamdani wins

‘Radical left lunatic’: Trump’s warning for NYC if Mamdani acts up

Trump says Mamdani must ‘do the right thing’ or face cuts

President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding to New York City if socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected, branding him as a communist and vowing consequences if he 'pulls any stunts'.

Senate bill slashes wind and solar incentives, adds new tax

Trump’s megabill hits solar industry with surprise tax

An updated draft of the Senate’s megabill has cut tax incentives for wind and solar projects and added a new tax on future clean energy components, causing a fall in clean energy stock prices amid concerns over the bill's energy provisions.

Firefighters ambushed at Idaho wildfire with multiple shot

Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, suspect found dead

Gunman started fire, then killed 2 firefighters in Idaho ambush

Multiple shootings and ambushes targeting firefighters responding to wildfires occurred in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities reported ongoing sniper fire, multiple casualties, and a suspect found dead after the deadly ambush.

Trump says very wealthy group ready to buy TikTok

Trump has group ready to buy TikTok after ban delay

President Trump has identified a group of very wealthy people lined up to purchase TikTok's American operations, pushing back against a potential ban of the Chinese-owned app in the US.

Supreme Court to hear GOP effort to lift party spending caps

High court takes up GOP-backed campaign spending challenge

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Republican efforts backed by President Trump’s administration to lift federal limits on coordinated party spending, potentially reshaping US election financing laws.

Severe storms threaten July 4th travel across US

Europe swelters under dangerous heatwave, wildfires spread

Heat waves raise wildfire risk in southern Europe

Severe weather and heatwaves are disrupting travel plans across the U.S. and Europe. Storms threaten to delay Fourth of July holiday travel, while Europe faces wildfires and scorching temperatures breaking records in multiple countries.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial jury begins deliberations

Jury set to decide fate of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

The trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges has entered jury deliberations after weeks of testimony, with his future and potential sentencing under consideration.