Senate Scrambles in Do-Or-Die Race to Pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Republicans push hard to pass President Trump's massive tax and spending bill as key GOP holdouts threaten to derail the party-line agenda before the critical July 4 deadline amid fierce political drama and negotiation.
24 Hours Senate GOP races to pass Trump's megabill by July 4 + Iran bans IAEA head, removes nuclear site cameras + IDF says killed Hamas founder linked to Oct 7 attack + Trump threatens GOP senator Tillis over bill vote + Israeli strikes kill over 60 in Gaza amid ceasefire hopes + White House warns GOP holdouts on Big Beautiful Bill + Elon Musk blasts Trump’s spending bill as political suicide + Senate Dems force full reading of 940-page megabill + JD Vance arrives to potentially break Senate tie + Mourners gather for slain Minnesota lawmaker’s funeral + Serbian police clash with protesters demanding elections + Budapest Pride defies government ban with record turnout + Russian drones hit Odesa killing 2, wounding 17 + California closes $12B budget gap with migrant cuts + Traders bet on rate cuts from Jay Powell’s replacement + Haitians lose TPS status as DHS orders departures
Number 66 - Children dead from malnutrition in Gaza amid siege
Quote "It becomes wrapped up in the political dispute... We need to stop the dangerous rhetoric against judges." — Chief Justice John Roberts

Senate GOP Races to Pass Trump's Megabill by July 4 Deadline
JD Vance Arrives to Cast Possible Tie-Break on Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Dems Force Full Reading of 940-Page GOP Megabill
Senate Republicans push ahead to pass President Trump's massive tax and spending bill, dubbed the Big Beautiful Bill, amid intense intra-party pressures and Democratic opposition tactics, with key GOP senators wavering and late-night negotiations ongoing.

IDF Kills Top Hamas Founder in Targeted Airstrike
Israeli Strikes Kill Over 60 in Gaza as Ceasefire Hangs in Balance
Israel Says It Killed Hamas Co-founder in Gaza City Strike
Heightened conflict in the Middle East as Israeli Defense Forces continue strikes in Gaza killing dozens, including Hamas military leaders, while ceasefire prospects remain uncertain amid rising tensions and widespread mourning.

Supreme Court Limits Judges’ Power to Block Trump Policies Nationwide
SCOTUS Hands Trump Big Win on Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Justice Barrett Blasts Dissent in Birthright Citizenship Case
Supreme Court delivers a major win to the Trump administration by limiting judges' power to issue nationwide injunctions, affecting birthright citizenship and expanding executive authority, triggering fierce reactions across the political spectrum.

Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary
Zohran Mamdani’s Tax Whites More Plan Sparks Accusations of Racism
Republicans Attack Democrats Over Mamdani’s Radical Platform
New York City's mayoral race shaken by socialist Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary; his radical platform and race-based tax plan have ignited fierce debates and political backlash among Republicans and Democrats alike.

At Least 66 Children Dead from Malnutrition in Gaza Amid Siege
One of Gaza's Last Hospitals Struggles with Lack of Supplies and Staff
Families Decry Conditions Inside Overcrowded US Immigrant Detention Centers
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza as at least 66 children die from malnutrition amid tightened Israeli siege and dwindling medical supplies, with international aid struggling to access besieged areas facing dire shortages.

Russian Drones Kill 2 Civilians, Wound 17 in Odesa Strikes
Ukraine Claims Drones Destroy Russian Helicopters and Air Defenses in Crimea
Deadly Drone Strikes Increase on Ukraine’s Southern Cities
Russian drone attacks escalate in Ukraine targeting key cities like Odesa, resulting in civilian casualties and injuries, while Ukraine claims significant destruction to Russian military assets amid ongoing conflict.

Iran Executes Three for Alleged Spying for Israel
Hundreds of Thousands Mourn Iranian Commanders Killed by Israeli Strikes
Iran Holds State Funeral for Military Leaders Killed in War with Israel
Tensions rise as Iranian regime cracks down with rapid executions and arrests of suspected spies, publicly mourns prominent military leaders killed in conflict, and faces criticism over internal repression amid escalating conflict with Israel.
NATO Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Spy Plane over Baltic Sea
Russian spy plane intercepted by NATO jets over Baltic Sea as the Kremlin warns of a 'direct' response amid escalating military tensions on NATO’s eastern borders.

Funeral Held for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman and Husband
Biden, Harris Attend Funeral for Minnesota State Rep Melissa Hortman
Former President Biden Pays Respects to Slain Minnesota Lawmaker
Hundreds of thousands mourn slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband at funeral attended by President Biden, Kamala Harris, and other dignitaries, with tributes emphasizing her legislative impact and personal warmth.

California Closes $12B Budget Deficit with Migrant Policy Cuts
Newsom Blasts GOP Over Seniors and Budget Disputes
California Moves to Restrict Gender Ideology in Schools Amid Legal Threats
Budget struggles and reforms mark California politics as the state closes a $12 billion deficit through cuts targeting migrants, sparking political debates over fiscal priorities amid national immigration and budget controversies.

Haitians to Lose TPS Status as DHS Orders Departures
ICE Arrests Surge Nationwide Under Trump Administration
Noem Praises Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Prison for Illegal Aliens
Rising tensions over immigration policies as Trump's administration ends TPS status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and ramp ups ICE enforcement, leading to increased arrests and deportations amidst legal and humanitarian backlash.
Severe Storm Forces Hundreds of Flight Cancellations at Atlanta Airport
Nearly 400 Flights Canceled at Atlanta Airport Amid Severe Weather
Delta Focuses On Recovery Following Atlanta Storm Damage
Severe weather disrupts travel as thunderstorms and hailstorm hit Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport causing hundreds of flight cancellations, raising holiday travel concerns nationwide.

US-Mediated Peace Deal Signed Between Congo and Rwanda Ends Decades of Conflict
Trump Suspends U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax Dispute
IAEA Chief Warns Iran Likely to Enrich Uranium Within Months
Major international political developments include US-led U.S.-mediated peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, suspension of US-Canada trade talks over Canadian digital taxes, and increased scrutiny on Iran's nuclear ambitions following recent strikes.

Officials Confirm Likely Shark Bite at Popular New York Beach
Woman Likely Bitten by Shark at New York’s Jones Beach
Two Police Officers Injured in Milwaukee Shooting Incident
Public safety concerns rise with reports of shark bites in New York waters and violent crime incidents across major cities, while law enforcement agencies respond to ongoing criminal threats and arrest suspects in human trafficking and violent attacks.

Senate GOP Slashes Solar and Wind Subsidies in Megabill Tax Plan
Europe Faces First Heatwave of the Summer Amid Climate Change
Heat Dome Passes but Climate-Fueled Waves Persist
Energy and climate policy under attack as Senate GOP moves to cut green energy subsidies in Trump’s megabill, while global climate change drives dangerous heatwaves across Europe and parts of the US, stressing infrastructure and public health.

FBI Confirms Hacker Group Behind Hawaiian Airlines Cyberattack
Rampant Cybercriminal Group Targets US Airlines and Infrastructure
El Chapo Cartel Hired Hacker to Track FBI Informant Movements
Concerns mount about national security in cyberspace as notable hacker groups target airlines and FBI surveillance systems, raising questions about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and law enforcement agencies.

Serbia Police Clash with Anti-Govt Protesters in Belgrade
Riot Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters Demanding Early Election in Serbia
Serbian Students and Opposition Rally for Snap Elections
Political destabilization grows in Serbia amid mass anti-government protests calling for early elections, with riot police deploying tear gas against demonstrators, reflecting rising public frustration and demands for regime change.

Jeff Bezos Marries Lauren Sánchez in Lavish Venice Ceremony
Venice Divided as Bezos Wedding Sparks Glamour and Protests
Hundreds Protest Bezos Wedding Chanting ‘Kisses Yes, Bezos No’
High-profile wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice draws global celebrity attendance, lavish celebrations, and widespread protests highlighting tensions over wealth disparity and over-tourism in the historic city.

Trump Ends Deportation Protections for 500,000 Haitians
Homeland Security Releases Comical ICE Alligator Image Prompting Public Reaction
Controversy grows around President Trump's immigration policies including terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and building the ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center in Florida, prompting lawsuits and political debate.

Senate GOP Scrambles to Pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Key GOP Senator Defects, Threatening Trump’s Megabill Passage
Schumer Intends to Force Reading of 1,000-Page GOP Megabill
Intense political battles continue with Trump facing crucial Senate votes on his domestic agenda, receiving mixed support from GOP senators, while Democrats employ delaying tactics including forcing full readings of bills to slow passage.

Trump Scores 3 Big Foreign Policy Wins This Week
US-Iran Conflict Escalates as Trump Orders Bombings of Nuclear Sites
Iran Nearly Assassinated Mike Pompeo in 2022, New Book Reveals
International tensions simmer as the US and Israel conduct military actions against Iran’s nuclear sites, with Trump administration leveraging executive power amid domestic and foreign challenges; Iran’s leadership retaliates with crackdowns.

Thousands Protest in Bangkok Calling for Thai PM Resignation
Budapest Pride Draws 100K Defying Government Ban and Police Orders
Serbian Protesters Rally for Snap Election Against Populist Rule
Political turmoil and protests erupt across the world, including Thailand demands for PM’s resignation, Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community defying bans with large pride marches, and rising protests in Serbia calling for early elections.

Pam Bondi Fires Three DOJ Prosecutors Linked to Jan. 6 Cases
DOJ Abruptly Removes Three Prosecutors Involved in Jan. 6 Investigations
Reports: Trump Justice Department Fires Jan. 6 Prosecutors
Legal and law enforcement shakeups continue as Attorney General Pam Bondi fires key prosecutors in Jan. 6 cases, raising questions about political influence at the Department of Justice amid high-profile investigations and prosecutions.

Meta Hires Four More Top AI Researchers From OpenAI
Mark Zuckerberg’s Secret List to Poach Top AI Talent Sparks Frenzy
OpenAI Loses Key Staffers to Meta in Major Recruiting Drive
Tech giants and AI firms experience turmoil and competition as Meta aggressively poaches top AI talent from OpenAI, while TikTok and other social media platforms face growing scrutiny over misinformation and data security concerns.

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion in Berkshire Stock to Five Foundations
Buffett’s Lifetime Giving Tops $60B with Latest $6B Donation
High-value philanthropic donations shock markets as Warren Buffett announces another $6 billion stock donation to five foundations, increasing his lifetime giving to over $60 billion and influencing charitable funding streams globally.

Landslide Kills 22, 8 Missing in Colombia Disaster
Toddler Stung More Than 150 Times Fights for Life After Wasp Attack
Man Killed, 2 Injured in Ambush Gun Attack in Chicago
Tragic local incidents highlight rising violence and dangers including fatal landslides in Colombia killing at least 22, a toddler stung 150 times by wasps fighting for life, and violent shootings injuring and killing several in US cities like Chicago.

Cotton Pushes Bill to Slash Waste in Intelligence Bureaucracy
Senators Scramble to Pass Trump’s Budget Before Deadline
Supreme Court Curbs Judges’ Powers, Boosts Trump’s Exec Authority
Congressional and legal battles persist as Republicans aim to reform intelligence agencies, cut waste, and limit executive power while Democrats intensify oversight, challenging Trump’s second-term agenda and regulatory moves.

Invasive Fish That Survives Out of Water Found in Canada
Bears Take Over California Home Abandoned After Multiple Burglaries
Bison Boils to Death in Yellowstone Hot Spring Shocking Tourists
Environmental and wildlife concerns rise with invasive species found in Canada, bear takeovers of homes following burglaries, and shocking animal deaths observed at national parks, prompting calls for increased awareness and action.
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