Senate Passes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ With Vice President Vance Tie-Break
The US Senate narrowly approved President Trump's sweeping tax and spending package after Vice President JD Vance cast the decisive tie-breaking vote. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' includes major reforms and cuts, and now awaits key approval in the House amid GOP tensions.
Number 51 - Senate vote tally for Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' passage
Quote "If you speak up, they will come for you" — Zohran Mamdani responding to Trump’s arrest threats

Trump Tours Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Site
Trump Threatens NYC Mayor Mamdani With Arrest Over ICE Defiance
DeSantis Plans National Guard Judges To Speed Deportations
President Trump’s immigrant detention policies draw major attention as he tours the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in Florida. This visit highlights the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement plans including deputizing National Guard members as judges and threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Senate Passes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ With Vance Tie-Breaker
Trump’s Massive Tax and Spending Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
Vice President Vance Breaks Tie to Pass Trump’s Tax and Spending Package
The US Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s expansive tax and spending bill known as the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote amid controversial healthcare and immigration reforms that have led to fierce Republican infighting as the bill moves to the House for final approval.

UPenn Bans Trans Athletes, Strips Swim Titles in Trump Deal
Trump Admin Forces UPenn to Strip Lia Thomas of Women’s Titles
UPenn Agrees to Ban Trans Women in Sports, Ends Civil Rights Case
Controversy grows around transgender athlete policies following the Trump administration's enforcement actions leading the University of Pennsylvania to ban transgender athletes and revoke records of swimmer Lia Thomas. This marks a major win for opponents in the ongoing cultural and legal battles over trans participation in sports.

US Halts Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Worries
Pentagon Freezes Delivery of Key Ukrainian Military Aid
US Stops Some Missile Shipments to Ukraine Over Low Stockpiles
The U.S. has halted or paused shipments of certain weapons and military aid to Ukraine due to concerns over depleted stockpiles. This affects air defense missiles and other munitions amid ongoing conflict, sparking concerns over the impact on Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Two Chinese Nationals Charged With Spying on US Navy Bases
Chinese Operatives Arrested for Espionage in U.S.
Two Chinese Nationals Accused of Recruiting U.S. Military Spies
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in the U.S. and charged with espionage related to attempts to infiltrate U.S. Navy and military personnel for Beijing’s intelligence. The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to crack down on Chinese spying activities domestically.

Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Suit
Trump, Paramount Near $16M Settlement Over ‘60 Minutes’ Case
CBS Parent Settles with Trump for $16M Over Edited Interview
Paramount Global agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump to resolve a lawsuit over the editing of a '60 Minutes' interview featuring Kamala Harris. The lawsuit claimed deceptive editing to interfere with the 2024 elections. This settlement ends the high-profile legal dispute.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Mass Layoffs at Health Dept
Judge Halts HHS Restructuring, Mass Terminations
Mass Layoffs at HHS Deemed Likely Unlawful by Federal Court
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to carry out mass layoffs and restructure the Department of Health and Human Services, ruling the actions likely exceed executive authority and were unlawful. This halts ongoing and planned downsizing efforts within HHS.

Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Data of 6 Million Customers
Australian Airline Qantas Confirms Major Cyber Hack
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Up to Six Million Passenger Records
Cyberattacks have exposed personal data of millions of Qantas airline customers in Australia. The breach has triggered investigations and mandatory notifications, raising security concerns amid rising global cyber threats to critical infrastructure.

Dalai Lama Vows Successor Will Continue Lineage
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism Confirms Dalai Lama Will Not Be Last
Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Succession Amid China Pressure
The Dalai Lama, turning 90, has confirmed there will be a successor, ending speculation and Chinese plans to control succession. Discussions among Tibetan Buddhist leaders are ongoing to maintain spiritual continuity despite pressure from Beijing.

Trump Says Israel Agrees to 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire
Trump Pushes Hamas to Accept Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Trump Announces Ceasefire Terms with Israel; Warns Hamas
President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Israel on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept the deal, warning that conditions will worsen otherwise. This ceasefire framework aims to negotiate an end to ongoing conflict in the region.

Diddy Jury Reaches Verdict on Four Charges; Deliberates One
Partial Verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Announced
Jurors Ask to Review Testimony in Combs Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial continues as jurors reached partial verdicts on four counts but remain deadlocked on the racketeering conspiracy charge. Deliberations are ongoing with requests to review key testimonies.

Trump Threatens to Deport Elon Musk Amid Growing Feud
Tesla Stocks Plummet Over Musk-Trump Dispute
Trump-Musk Feud Escalates Over GOP Budget Bill
President Donald Trump faces a renewed public feud with Elon Musk over the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and immigration enforcement, including threats to review Musk’s subsidies and potential deportation amid political tensions.

Serial Killer Suspect’s Trash Put Up for Sale Online
Heuermann ‘Murderabilia’ Sale Snagged by Ex-Wife Actions
Rex Heuermann, suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings, sees his belongings becoming 'murderabilia', with his ex-wife attempting to sell his trash, including a 1972 Jeep and a trailer, showcasing macabre interest in true crime artifacts.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Early End to Haitian Migrants’ Status
Federal Court Halts TPS Termination for Haitians
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's premature termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants, preserving work permits and protections amid legal challenges.

Ron Klain to Testify on Biden Cognitive Decline Probe
Former Biden Aides to Face House Questions on Mental Acuity
The Biden Chief of Staff and other former aides are set to testify in House investigations probing former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and related use of autopen signatures during his term.

Severe Storms Ground East Coast Flights Ahead of July 4
Lawmakers Scramble Amid Travel Chaos for Megabill Vote
US airlines and travel face disruptions amid severe storms in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast during the busy July 4 holiday travel period, causing flight delays and forcing lawmakers to scramble for votes on key legislation.

Senate Passes Biggest Medicaid Cuts in History
Medicaid Cuts in Trump Bill Could Hit Millions Hard
Republicans Pass Sweeping Health Care Cuts in Budget Bill
Senate Republicans passed President Trump’s large tax and spending bill containing major cuts to Medicaid which could cause millions to lose coverage and threatens rural hospitals, sparking fierce debate over its long-term impact on social safety nets.

Trump Unveils New ‘Victory 45-47’ Fragrance Line
Trump’s Latest Venture: $249 Victory Perfume
President Trump officially launches a new fragrance line dubbed ‘Victory 45-47,’ marketed at premium price points as part of his growing personal merchandise empire amid ongoing political and business controversies.

Europe’s Heatwave Closes Eiffel Tower Summit
Europe Sizzles as Temperatures Hit Record Highs
Extreme heat waves across Europe have forced closures including the Eiffel Tower summit, record temperature highs have been reported, prompting health warnings amid an ongoing sweltering heatwave.

US National Climate Assessments Website Removed
Top Climate Change Reports Vanish From Government Sites
The U.S. government has removed major national climate change assessments from public websites amid shifts in administration priorities and budget cuts, raising concerns among scientists and environmentalists about transparency.
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