Senate Scrapes By to Advance Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Senate Republicans narrowly cleared a major procedural hurdle late Saturday to begin debate on President Trump's massive tax and spending package amid tense negotiations and GOP dissent. Vice President JD Vance was key in breaking the deadlock as conservatives hold sway over the bill’s fate.
24 Hours Supreme Court enforces nationwide 'Don't Say Gay' school opt-outs + Ukraine loses F-16 pilot amid massive Russian air assault + Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since war's start + Senate Republicans advance Trump's megabill after tense late-night vote + Israeli airstrike kills Hamas co-founder in Gaza + Trump threatens GOP senator with primary challenge over megabill vote + Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in Trump birthright citizenship case + Hundreds protest Bezos wedding in Venice amid overtourism anger + White House joins Minnesota funeral for slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman + Iranian state funeral held for commanders killed in 12-day war + Senate GOP removes public land sell-off from Trump megabill + Elon Musk blasts Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as 'utterly insane' + NATO jets scramble after massive Russian missile barrage on Ukraine + Ugandan President seeks seventh term edging toward 50 years in power + Biden and Harris attend Minnesota lawmaker's funeral with Gov. Walz + Deadly stampede kills 3 at eastern India Hindu festival + Russian drones strike Odesa, killing 2 and injuring 17 + Iran IAEA chief says uranium enrichment could resume within months + DHS mocked for 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE detention center image + Israel considers new Gaza offensive as ceasefire talks stall
Number 537 - Number of missiles and drones Russia launched in overnight attack on Ukraine
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Senate Advances Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' After Intense Negotiations
Trump Threatens GOP Senator With Primary Over Bill Opposition
Senate GOP Drops Public Land Sell-Off From Megabill
The Senate is pushing forward President Donald Trump's expansive tax and spending bill amid fierce intra-party conflict. Key holdouts and defections threaten its passage, while amendments scale back Medicaid and energy incentives. Vice President JD Vance plays a pivotal role tying the vote.

Ukraine Loses F-16 Pilot Amid Largest Russian Airstrike Yet
Russia Launches Largest Air Assault on Ukraine Since War Began
NATO Scrambles Warplanes After Russia Fires 500+ Missiles
Ukraine faces heavy Russian aerial attacks including missile and drone barrages. Ukrainian forces lose F-16 pilots defending key cities. NATO scrambles jets fearing conflict spills into neighboring countries. Ukraine claims destruction of Russian helicopters and air defenses in Crimea.

Israel Kills Hamas Co-Founder in Gaza City Airstrike
Israeli Strikes Kill Over 60 in Gaza As Ceasefire Nears
Hamas Founder 'Eliminated' in Targeted Israeli Strike
The Israeli military continues targeted strikes against Hamas leaders including the reported killing of co-founder Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa. Casualties rise amid ongoing airstrikes on Gaza despite ceasefire hopes. Hostage negotiations and new Gaza operation strategies remain stalled.

Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in Birthright Case
SCOTUS Hands Trump Major Win Against Liberal Injunction Abuse
Parents Can Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ School Materials Nationwide
The Supreme Court hands President Trump critical victories including limiting nationwide injunctions and upholding parental rights to opt children out of LGBTQ+ curricula nationwide. The Court also curbs district courts' ability to block administration actions, delivering a setback to liberal opposition.

Hundreds Protest Jeff Bezos Wedding in Venice Over Tourism Woes
'Kisses Yes, Bezos No': Venice Wedding Protesters Rally Streets
Bezos Wedding Sparks Division Amid Venice Festivities
Massive protests erupt in Venice against Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's extravagant wedding that draws hundreds of celebrities but sparks backlash over overtourism. Demonstrations continue throughout the three-day event with slogans opposing the billionaire’s presence in the lagoon city.

Biden, Harris Attend Funeral for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker
Massive Funeral Held for Melissa Hortman and Husband Mark
Minnesota mourns slain state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark in a widely attended funeral with former President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Governor Tim Walz joining grieving supporters to honor their lasting legacy.

Iran Holds State Funeral for Commanders Killed in Gaza War
IAEA Chief Warns Iran Could Enrich Uranium Within Months
Hundreds Mourn Iranian Military Figures Killed in Conflict
Iran holds large state funerals for commanders and nuclear scientists killed in recent conflicts with Israel, drawing hundreds of thousands in Tehran. Meanwhile, the IAEA chief warns Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months despite recent attacks on nuclear sites.

Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Protesters Line Florida Highway Opposing ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
DeSantis Defends ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as Immigration Solution
The environmental and immigration debate heats up in Florida around the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center in the Everglades. Lawsuits and protests allege ecological damage and criticise detention conditions, while Governor Ron DeSantis promotes the facility as a crackdown on illegal immigration.

Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protection for Haitians
DHS Raids LA Home Linked to Iranian Human Smuggling Ring
ICE Arrests Surge Nationwide Under Trump Administration
Legal battles and controversies escalate over immigration enforcement and deportation policies under the Trump administration, including swim lane changes to Temporary Protected Status affecting Haitians, ICE raids against Iranian smuggling rings, and heightened arrests of foreigners and alleged criminals nationwide.

Nvidia Execs Dump $1B In Stock Amid Tech Rally
Meta Poaches Four More OpenAI AI Researchers
Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion Stock to Five Foundations
The corporate and Wall Street world reacts in turmoil over tech stock rallies, AI research poaching, and government investments. Nvidia executives sell over $1B in shares, Meta hires top AI researchers from OpenAI amidst competition, and Warren Buffett donates $6 billion worth of stock to foundations.

Russia Instructs China on Beating US and NATO Arms
NATO Scrambles Jets Over Growing Russian Military Moves
Putin's Massive Missile Offensive Sparks NATO Response
Russia and China deepen military cooperation to counter US and NATO weaponry, with Russia sharing tactics amid ongoing Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, US-led NATO scrambles jets in response to Russian aerial threats in Europe, signalling rising geopolitical tensions.

Big Trump Wins Amid Close Supreme Court Term
Trump Praises Court for Undoing Birthright Citizenship 'Scam'
Justice Kagan Slammed Over Hypocrisy on Nationwide Injunctions
High-impact Supreme Court rulings and political battles mark the term's end, including big wins and setbacks for Trump, controversies over 'Don't Say Gay' policies, and renewed fights over birthright citizenship that shape the national political landscape.

Southern Europe Endures Scorching First Summer Heatwave
Deadly Floods Kill 32 in Pakistan As Monsoon Rains Devastate
Experts Warn of Rising Emotional Toll from Climate Change
Environmental and climate crises dominate headlines with new heatwaves in Europe and the US, flooding disasters in Pakistan and India, and warnings about the emotional toll of climate change especially on youth. Governments and activists push for stronger climate action ahead of major summits.

Thousands Defy Budapest Pride Ban in Massive March
Far-Left NYC Candidate Mamdani Faces Racism, Islamophobia
NYC Caps Pride Month With Mix of Party and Protest
Sharp social and political clashes unfold around LGBTQ+ rights and activism: Budapest Pride marches despite bans, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces both support and Islamophobic attacks, and debate continues around school curricula and Pride Month events across major cities.

Washington Post Journalist Charged With Child Pornography
Funeral Home Owner Gets 20 Years for Stashing Decayed Bodies
27 Arrested in Chicago Human Trafficking Sting
Major crime and legal developments including high-profile arrests, investigations and convictions: Washington Post journalist charged with child pornography possession; Colorado funeral home owner sentenced for corpse mistreatment; multiple arrests in human trafficking, and hate crimes surface nationwide.

Sudan War Overwhelms Border Town As Refugees Flood Chad
Armenia Cracks Down With Top Cleric Arrested in Coup Probe
Serbian Police Clash With Anti-Govt Protesters in Belgrade
International conflicts and diplomacy see continued turmoil: Sudan civil war overflows into Chad; Armenia arrests a top cleric over coup allegations; tensions rise in Serbia with anti-government protests; Taliban government in Afghanistan seeks tourism opportunities amid instability.

Landslide in Colombia Kills 22, Dozens Missing
Teen Shark Attacked in New York Beach Incident
Severe Storms Cancel Hundreds of Flights at Atlanta Airport
Natural disasters and accidents cause fatalities and disruptions: deadly landslide hits Colombia killing 22; shark attacks reported in New York and Australia; heavy storms cancel flights at Atlanta airport; tragic deaths and injuries in various incidents across the US and abroad.

Zohran Mamdani Sparks GOP Attacks and Surprising Praise
Trump Declares War on Deep State Leakers
Senate GOP Grapples With Divisions Over Trump Megabill
Controversial political figures and movements stir debate and unrest: Zohran Mamdani's rise to NYC mayoral candidacy ignites conservative attacks and praise; Trump escalates attack on critics and opponents; GOP senators navigate infighting amid Trump's legislative agenda; rising concerns about socialism and political shifts.

DOJ Fires Three Key Jan. 6 Prosecutors
UVA President Resigns Amid Trump-Era DEI Probe
Senate Dems To Force Reading Of Megabill To Delay Vote
US domestic policy and judicial proceedings impact government operations: DOJ abruptly fires three January 6 prosecutors; University of Virginia president resigns amid DEI controversy; legislation to limit Trump's military actions on Iran fails; and Senate Democrats plan to slow megabill passage with reading demands.

Markets Rally On Tech Stocks Despite Economic Risks
Gas Prices Hit Four-Year Low After Middle East Ceasefire
Falling Home Prices Stoke Deeper Housing Market Correction Fears
Significant economic and market developments emerge: Wall Street record highs amid tech rally, but falling home prices raise recession fears; oil prices hit four-year lows; debates around tariffs and domestic manufacturing continue; and major wealth transfers via philanthropy recorded.

Tesla Makes First Fully Autonomous Car Delivery
Authors Push Publishers To Curb AI Usage
FBI Warns Aviation Industry of Hacker Targeting
AI and technology sectors face industry shifts and controversies: Meta intensifies recruitment from OpenAI; Authors petition to limit AI use in publishing; Tesla debuts first fully autonomous vehicle delivery; prominent AI assistants unveil novel features; and FBI warns aviation industry of increased hacker threats.
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