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Rep. Flood says Trump’s bill ‘will get through this’ amid some GOP objections in House
Even with a handful of holdouts raising objections over cuts to Medicaid or the ballooning deficits, the vast majority of House Republicans have lined up to support President Trump's bill. They say it represents big wins for his agenda by extending tax cuts and adding work requirements for Medicaid. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska supports the bill and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss why.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:
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More than 40,000 Palestinians displaced in West Bank after Israeli operation
More than 40,000 Palestinians displaced in West Bank after Israeli operation Doctors Without Borderssaid that 40,000 Palestinians in the West Bank remainforcibly displaced five months after the launch of the Israeli military operation βIron Wallβ. The charity said the large-scale military campaign has seen Israeli soldiers raid and violently empty well-established refugee camps in the northern West Bank, and cause...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Davidson flips to 'yes' on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), who in May voted against the House GOPβs version of President Trumpβs megabill, said Wednesday that he's a "yes" on the Senate-passed legislation. βI got to say, no one puts a deal together like President Trump, he's a master. But I think one of the other persuasive things was just looking...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Killer of 4 Idaho students pleads guilty to murder
In our news wrap Wednesday, the killer of 4 Idaho students pleaded guilty to their murders, a federal judge blocked President Trump's crackdown on asylum seekers at the southern border, Ukraine is trying to regroup after the U.S. paused some weapons deliveries and Israel and Hamas both stopped short of accepting a 60-day ceasefire proposal put forth by Trump.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:GOP Rep. Norman says Medicaid cut in Trump’s bill is ‘righting a wrong’
Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina is one of the House Republicans concerned about the Senate version of President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine weapons freeze causes concern
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine weapons freeze causes concern Democratic and even some Republican lawmakers are up in arms over the Pentagonβs halted shipments of certain munitions to Ukraine. AP The paused shipments of air defense missiles and precision munitions followed...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Sean βDiddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira Penza, a former assistant U.S. attorney who led the prosecution that resulted in the sex trafficking conviction of NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze, with 7 missing, officials say
Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire that spread to farm fields and forced evacuations in the surrounding community, authorities said.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Iran is intensifying its crackdown on dissent, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says
Iran announced it would suspend cooperation with the U.N.βs nuclear watchdog, likely preventing a review of the damage done to its nuclear sites and setting Washington and Tehran on another collision course. It comes as Iran has launched a massive operation to find Israeli spies. Nick Schifrin spoke with Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who describes it as a harsh crackdown on all dissent.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:What Paramount’s multi-million dollar settlement with Trump means for press freedom
Paramount agreed to pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over a β60 Minutesβ interview with Kamala Harris. Trump alleged the interview was edited to improve how Harris sounded, a claim CBS denied. Paramount said the funds will go to President Trumpβs library, not him personally, and did not have to issue an apology as part of the deal. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Stelter.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Tesla sales keep sinking
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tesla's sales plunge Teslaβs global sales of its electric vehicles (EV) fell more than 13 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday. Aaron Favila, Associated Press The EV maker owned by Elon Musk said it delivered just more than 384,000 cars between April and June of...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:On Senate Floor, Tillis Offered Inside Look Into the Lobbying Against Clean Energy
Sen. Thom Tillis had cast off any election worries by the time he took to the Senate floor this week to provide a rare window into the lobbying that already is slowing down the U.S. transition to cleaner energy sources. The North Carolina Republican announced Sunday that he would not seek a third six-year term [β¦]
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ghana struggles to fight disease and poverty without vital U.S. aid
A new study in The Lancet suggests that cuts to USAID could result in the death of 14 million people over the next five years. Ghana has long been seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, but it still struggles with poverty and serious health problems, especially in rural areas. William Brangham reports on what ending USAID will mean for people who live there.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Chris Matthews: Democrats have good chance of picking up '15 to 20' House seats in midterms
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews said during a recent cable news appearance that Democrats have a good chance of picking up 15 to 20 House seats in the 2026 midterms, which would propel them back into the majority in the lower chamber come next Congress. βI think the Democrats have a very good chance of...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump Says US and Vietnam Have Reached an Agreement on Tariffs
Washington has agreed to lower its threatened 46 percent tariff on imports from Vietnam in return for increased access to the Vietnamese market.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Mesopotamia and Egypt, researchers find
Earlier archeological evidence has shown trade links between Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as similarities in pottery-making techniques and pictorial writing systems. While resemblances in dental structures suggested possible ancestral links, the new study clarifies the genetic ties.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine hawks fume over weapons freeze; GOP mostly holds fire
Ukraine hawks are boiling over at the Pentagonβs decision to halt shipments of some lethal aid to Ukraine, with phone lines burning up as Kyiv and its supporters in Congress scrambled to keep supply lines open. At least two House Republicans released statements warning against such a move, but most in the party kept any...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump says Powell should 'resign immediately'
President Trump on Wednesday called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after the overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac called for Congress to investigate Powell over past comments to lawmakers. "'Too Late' should resign immediately!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social, using his nickname for Powell. Trump also linked to an article from...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:House grapples with reconciliation changes
{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House grapples with Senate changes to megabill House leadership delayed a key vote on the "big, beautiful bill" Tuesday as lawmakers grapple with new changes introduced in the Senate. Greg Nash Some of the key differences between the two chambers on...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:'From the heart to the hands': Dolce & Gabbana brings its creative world to Rome
Dolce & Gabbanaβs latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and itβs nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capital, offering a deep dive into the creative soul of the brand.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:As France swelters, residents and tourists look for relief β including in caves
A heat wave continued to grip parts of France on Wednesday. In Paris, where temperatures were expected to reach 33 C, one restaurant revamped its menu to feature more cold dishes. Meanwhile, others sought cool relief in the caves of Isere.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:At least 14 Palestinians killed in combat drone strikes on Nuseirat refugee camp
At least 14 Palestinians killed in combat drone strikes on Nuseirat refugee camp Israeli strikes on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed 14 Palestinian civilians and injured numerous others, Wafa news agency reported, citing local sources. An Israeli combat drone targeted a falafel kiosk near Al-Awda Hospital in the refugee camp, claiming the lives of five civilians and injuring others. Meanwhile, another...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:EU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Ukraine war
Talks lay groundwork for a summit between EU and Chinese leaders in Beijing on July 24 and 25.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump announces deal to impose 20% tariff on trade with Vietnam
Any transshipment will face 40 percent levy, while Vietnam will accept US goods tariff-free.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Bec is part of the 'sandwich generation'. She says it's relentless
The mental load of juggling three young kids, while running a household with a husband who works long hours, and now caring for her mum with dementia, is "relentless", says Bec Nolan.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs tax bill stalls in House as July 4 deadline looms
Legislationβs deep healthcare cuts and implications for national debt spook parts of presidentβs Republican party
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Guards uncover inmate riot and hostage plot at 'overcrowded' prison
Western Australia's Department of Justice relocates nine prisoners who allegedly plot to riot and take hostages at an "understaffed" prison, according to the prison officer's union.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Trump announces US trade deal with Vietnam
Also in todayβs newsletter, the Dalai Lama claims control over succession, and UK bonds slump on doubts over Reevesβ future
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump begins summer on a hot streak
President Trump is entering the Fourth of July holiday on a hot streak, racking up wins with Supreme Court rulings, foreign policy, low border crossings and potentially a massive reconciliation bill containing key pieces of his agenda to top it all off. The string of positive developments for Trump comes as he continues to consolidate...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Human Rights in Venezuela: Analysis of the UN Report and the Response of the Bolivarian Government
On June 27, 2025, Volker TΓΌrk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, presented an updated report on the human rights situation in Venezuela to the UN Human Rights Council, covering the period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. In the report, TΓΌrk expressed concern over the deterioration of fundamental guarantees in [β¦]
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:House GOP infighting stalls Trump's tax bill
Speaker Mike Johnson can lose just three members' votes and still pass the bill in a party-line vote. But more than a dozen Republicans are currently noes.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Councillors stage walkout at MP's speech on cultural heritage
Local government representatives walk out during National Party MP Anne Webster's conference speech, calling her comments about Aboriginal cultural heritage "appalling" and "insensitive".
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Astronomers may have discovered 3rd-known interstellar visitor
It appears our solar system is getting more popular with out-of-towners.Astronomers have found a third interstellar object, something that has origins beyond our own solar system. The object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, is not believed to pose any danger to Earth.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump says U.S. struck trade deal with Vietnam that imposes 20% tariff on its imports
Vietnam, whose exports to the U.S. reportedly comprised 30% of its gross domestic product last year, is especially vulnerable to Trump's tariffs.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: