Senate Parliamentarian Nukes Trump's Medicaid Cuts in Megabill
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough dealt a major blow to Trump's signature tax-and-spending legislation, blocking key Medicaid provisions and forcing Republicans into a scramble to salvage the bill before the July 4 deadline.
24 Hours Supreme Court allows states to block Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds + Trump megabill hit by Senate parliamentarian ruling + Pentagon details US strikes on Iran nuclear sites + Zohran Mamdani wins shock NYC Democratic mayoral primary + Trump slams media over Iran strike coverage + White House plans to limit intel sharing with Congress + Mexico banks sanctioned over cartel ties by US Treasury + Iran's Khamenei claims victory over Israeli ceasefire + Tesla exec, Musk confidant fired amid sales woes + Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary, dead at 91 + House Republicans subpoena Jill Biden aide over Biden health probe + CDC vaccine panel opposes flu shots with thimerosal + NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches reelection bid + Fireball sighted over Southeast US, possible meteor + Oklahoma seeks to restrict soda, candy from food stamp purchases + US economy shrank 0.5 percent in first quarter
Number 0.5% - US economy shrank at this annual rate in Q1 2025.
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SCOTUS rules states can cut Planned Parenthood Medicaid cash
Supreme Court allows states to block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in fight to defund Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court delivers rulings weakening Planned Parenthood by allowing states to block Medicaid funding and limiting lawsuits against such actions. The decisions mark a major shift in state control over abortion provider funds.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to GOP over Medicaid provisions in Trump's megabill
Senate parliamentarian blocks Medicaid changes in big, beautiful bill
Senate Republicans race to pass Trump's policy bill as parliamentarian strikes key provisions
Senate parliamentarian blocks key GOP Medicaid provisions in President Trump's mega bill, creating setbacks for Republicans rushing to pass spending laws before July 4 deadline. Party leaders scramble to salvage the bill amid internal conflict.

Pentagon reveals US tactics in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Defense Secretary Hegseth hails Iran strike a historic success… blasts skeptical media
Pentagon chief details 15 years planning behind Iran nuclear strike
The Pentagon revealed detailed intel on US airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites, showcasing bunker-buster bombs and 15 years of planning. Defense Secretary Hegseth labeled the operation a historic success amidst media scrutiny.

Socialist Zohran Mamdani stuns with shock NYC mayoral primary win
Zohran Mamdani laughs off Trump's attacks after NYC victory
Billionaire promises millions to challenge NYC mayoral socialist
Zohran Mamdani surges to an upset primary win for New York City mayor, shaking up Democratic politics amidst backlash from Republicans and establishment Democrats alike. His socialist platform sparks major controversy nationwide.

Trump demands CNN, NYT fire journalists over Iran strike leak
Trump disputes reports uranium moved before Iran bombing
Trump slams media for doubting Iran strike success
President Trump lashes out against media outlets over reports questioning the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran's nuclear program, demanding firings and denying uranium removal claims before attacks.

White House plans to limit intel sharing after Iran report leaks
White House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress
Trump administration officials give classified briefing on Iran strikes
White House announces plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress following leaks of early assessments on Iran strikes, escalating tensions with lawmakers demanding transparency about military operations.

US sanctions Mexican banks over cartel money laundering
Mexico president blasts US sanctions on Mexican banks
Treasury targets Mexico's banking system to curb fentanyl flow
US Treasury sanctions major Mexican banks for laundering money tied to fentanyl trafficking, drawing sharp rebuttals from Mexico's president who calls Washington's actions unjustified.

Iran's Khamenei claims victory, warns US against further attacks
Iran's Supreme Leader dismisses US strike damage
Iran leader claims victory as ceasefire with Israel holds
Iran’s Supreme Leader claims victory following ceasefire with Israel, downplays US strikes impact and warns of retaliation to any future attacks, signaling continued tensions in the region.

Tesla fires top manufacturing exec amid sales slump
Tesla exec, Elon Musk confidant exits EV maker
Nikola Tesla manufacturing head fired by Elon Musk
Tesla fires top manufacturing executive Omead Afshar amid falling EV sales and operational challenges. Elon Musk continues restructuring Tesla's leadership during company struggles.

Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary, dead at 91
Bill Moyers passes away at 91, celebrated journalist
Bill Moyers, veteran public affairs broadcaster, dies at 91
Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary and revered television journalist, has died at age 91, marking the end of an era in media and public affairs broadcasting.

House GOP subpoenas Jill Biden aide in Biden health probe
GOP seeks answers on Biden mental health with subpoena
House Republicans subpoena a top aide to Jill Biden amid growing investigations into President Joe Biden's mental fitness and alleged White House cover-ups.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel opposes flu shots with thimerosal
CDC vaccine panel rejects flu vaccines containing thimerosal
Trump health chief’s panel backs flu shots without preservative
CDC advisory panel under RFK Jr. moves against recommending flu vaccines containing preservative thimerosal, intensifying controversy over vaccine safety policies.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams kicks off reelection bid
Adams launches re-election campaign, targets socialist rival
Eric Adams in the ring for NYC mayor 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially launches reelection campaign, casting tough rhetoric against challenger Zohran Mamdani and vowing to keep the city on track.

Massive fireball streaks over Southeast US skies
Fireball seen over Southeast US may have been meteor
Meteor blaze lights up South Carolina and Georgia skies
Striking fireball reported over Southeast US with sightings in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, possibly caused by meteor with investigations ongoing.

Oklahoma seeks to block soda, candy on food stamps
Oklahoma pushes to limit use of food stamps for soda and candy, seeking federal approval to restrict purchases amid public health concerns linked to diet-related diseases.

US economy contracts 0.5 percent in first quarter
US economy shrank 0.5 percent in Q1 2025, harsher than earlier estimates, reflecting trade disruptions under Trump's tariffs and leading to mixed market reactions.

Wildfire prompts evacuations near Athens
Fire rips through Greek coastal towns near Athens amid evacuation orders, marking first major wildfire of summer and raising concerns amidst record heatwave conditions.
Supreme Court tightens appeal window on deportations
Supreme Court narrows illegal immigrants' appeals window, making deportation challenges more difficult and speeding removals, stirring legal and human rights debate.

Leavitt blasts CNN reporter on Iran strike leak
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt repeatedly attacks CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand over leaked Iran strike intel coverage, escalating administration-media tensions.

House GOP subpoenas ActBlue officials in fraud probe
House Republicans subpoena ActBlue officials amid DOJ investigations into alleged fundraising fraud, intensifying pressure on Democratic fundraising platforms.

Bezos-Sanchez star-studded wedding kicks off in Venice
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez begin lavish wedding celebrations in Venice with star-studded guests including Kim Kardashian and Orlando Bloom, despite protests over extravagance.
US to create new expanded military zones on southern border
Trump administration expands military presence with new zones along US-Mexico border to enhance immigration enforcement and border security operations.

SCOTUS guts Planned Parenthood funding with key rulings
Supreme Court hands pro-life victory by allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood and limiting legal challenges to Medicaid funding restrictions.
Tesla exec Afshar fired amid sales struggles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk fires top manufacturing executive Omead Afshar amid declining sales, marking another significant corporate shakeup at the EV giant.
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