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Trump dismantles decades of Syria sanctions
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump dismantles decades of Syria sanctions President Trump on Monday signed an executive order dismantling a series of sanctions on Syria. AP The administration said it's lifting the sanctions without conditions, but hopes the move...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:
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The number of students on Youth Allowance has dropped significantly
Analysis of data from the Department of Social Services shows a sharp decline in the number of students who receive support to study.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Trump Tightens U.S. Embargo on Cuba and Bans American Tourism, Reversing Bidenβs Policy
In a sharp policy reversal, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum reinforcing the U.S. embargo on Cuba and banning all American tourism to the island. The move targets Cubaβs economy and aims to isolate the Cuban government. Related: Trump To Inaugurate βAlligator Alcatrazβ in Florida On June 30, 2025,U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential [β¦]
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Latest GOP Provisions in Budget Bill Seek to Crush Renewable Energy
Far from the front lines of the climate crisis, 100 men and women in air-conditioned offices, 61 of them millionaires, are making decisions that could increase United States carbon dioxide emissions, and the warming of the climate they are driving, for decades to come. In the latest political wrangle over energy and climate policy, a [β¦]
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president's decree.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Idaho investigators identify alleged gunman in firefighter ambush attack
In our news wrap Monday, Idaho investigators are searching for a motive in an ambush shooting that killed two firefighters, the Trump administration says Harvard violated civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students and the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to long-standing limits on how much political parties can spend in federal elections.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:US considering approval of $510m worth of arms sale to Israel
US considering approval of $510m worth of arms sale to Israel The US is considering a potential $510m arms sale to Israel, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Monday. It follows a request by Israel to buy 3,845 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for the BLU-109 bomb and 3,280 KMU-572 F/B JDAM guidance kits for the MK 82 bomb. βThe United States is committed to the security of...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Know what's a no-go in your FOGO bin? Many don't and that's a problem
As green-lidded food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across NSW, confusion about what should and shouldn't go in them means 45 per cent of what's collected across Australia still ends up in landfill.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:House GOP fumes over Senate megabill: βHow did it get so much fβββing worse?β
Moderate Republicans and hard-line conservatives in the House are expressing increasing opposition to the Senateβs version of the "big, beautiful bill" just days before the lower chamber is set to consider the legislation, a daunting dynamic for GOP leaders as they race to meet their self-imposed Friday deadline. The Senate on Monday kicked off the...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Dozens in Gaza killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire as U.S. makes new push for ceasefire
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes killed more than 60 people, including at a cafe in northern Gaza and outside a food distribution site in southern Gaza. The violence comes as President Trump is making a push this week for a ceasefire. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this report may disturb viewers.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:GOP set to cut billions more in Medicaid
Presented by Vaccinate Your Family {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate set to vote on amendment rolling back Medicaid expansion Senators are set to vote on a series of amendments to the GOPβs megabill, including one introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) that would reduce Medicaid spending by another $313 billion....
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Live: Melbourne childcare worker accused of sexual assaults facing 70 charges
A Melbourne man has been charged with 70 offences related to eight alleged victims between April 2022 and January 2023.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Operation Not Forgotten dedicates FBI agents to cold cases as Native families seek answers
For decades, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced disproportionately high rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes. Experts say it's an outcome of generational trauma and systemic abuse. Stephanie Sy reports from New Mexico, where a lack of law enforcement resources is just one reason why so many of these cases are never solved. It's part of our series, Race Matters.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Who would be affected by health care cuts in Senate version of Trump’s budget bill
Recent changes to President Trumpβs tax and spending bill would cut roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. It also found the bill would result in 11.8 million people losing health insurance by 2034 with the majority of those cuts hitting Medicaid. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez discussed the impact with Larry Levitt of KFF.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:GOP makes energy changes to megabill
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Solar, wind taxes added, public land sales scrapped from megabill Senate Republicans announced sweeping energy and environment policy changes for their "big beautiful bill" over the weekend. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer In newly unveiled text over the weekend, Senate Republicans sped up the...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s big bill facing GOP opposition
NPRβs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawa to discuss the latest political news, including lawmakers voting on President Trumpβs "One Big Beautiful Bill," some GOP members standing up against Trump and the strategy for Democrats in future elections.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:USAID cuts threaten 14mn extra deaths by 2030, warns study
Slashed US aid agencyβs funding is expected to harm the fight against diseases including malaria and HIV/Aids
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Obama, Bush decry βtravestyβ of Trumpβs gutting of USAID on its last day
The former US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a 'mistake' on the last day of the agency's operations.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:The power of stories helps young people overcome differences
Colum McCann's Narrative 4 organization is bringing the power of story to students in a time of division. The project helps young people around the world share their stories and bridge divides in politics and culture. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, as part of our CANVAS coverage.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Revised UK welfare reforms to push 150,000 into poverty
Ministers brace for biggest rebellion of Starmerβs premiership and say watered down measures will cost taxpayers 2.5bn
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Mark Zuckerberg announces creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs. Read the memo
Mark Zuckerberg said his company is creating Meta Superintelligence Labs, which will be led by some recent hires.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:UN Rapporteur Highlights Continuing Restrictions of Civic Space in the Philippines
While the situation has improved under President Marcos, Irene Khan identified numerous areas of concern.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Collins, Murkowski vote with Democrats on striking Planned Parenthood provision from GOP megabill
Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) on Monday sided with Democrats who were trying to strike a provision from the GOP's megabill that would bar Planned Parenthood health centers from receiving Medicaid funding for services provided to low-income women across the country. The two were the only Republicans to vote for a...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Trump revokes US sanctions on Syria
The White House said it would monitor the new Syrian government's actions including "taking concrete steps toward normalising ties with Israel"
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Channel 7-WIN TV dispute leaves station off air, distressing footy fans
WIN TV and Seven West Media fail to reach an agreement to show Channel 7 programming in parts of Australia's south-east, which a federal MP says could breach their licence conditions.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Hong Kongβs bull market leaves China behind
Mainland equities are flat in first six months of 2025, while Hang Seng index has gained 20%
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:How a new generation is invigorating classical music
Classical music sometimes has a reputation for being 'pale, male and stale.' A new generation of musicians is broadening our understanding of what classical music can be.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Luai says 'whole chest was red and swollen' during scary hospital stay
Jarome Luai heads to hospital hoping to leave the next day for the Wests Tigers match, only to be forced to stay for three days after a chest wound turns out to be something more sinister.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Colorado woman wounded during attack on pro-Israel rally has died
An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstratorswho were supportingIsraeli hostages in Gaza has died, prosecutors said Monday.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Musk shreds Trump's tax bill as 'DEBT SLAVERY,' vows to unseat Republicans who back it
Musk's latest tirade came as the voting is underway in the Senate on dozens of amendments to the massive Trump-backed tax bill.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis announces it has run out of burial space
Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis announces it has run out of burial space Morgue officials at Nasser Medical complex in Khan Yunis announced on Monday that they have run out of graves to bury people due to the large numbers of people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Quds News Network reported on Monday.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Trump's 51st state comments can be taken as 'term of endearment': U.S. ambassador
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstrasays President Donald Trump's renewed 51st state rhetoric can be taken as a compliment, suggesting that's how it's seen by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Turkey detains cartoonist over Muhammad caricature
A cartoonist working for a satirical magazine drew outrage in Turkey for a cartoon depicting the Islamic prophet. The magazine said the cartoon did not aim to mock religious values.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Trump ally LaCivita joins Graham's reelection campaign
Chris LaCivita, who served as co-campaign manager for President Trump's 2024 presidential bid, is joining Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) reelection campaign as a senior adviser. Graham's campaign announced the addition in a press release Monday, solidifying the senator's connections with the president as other Republicans weigh potential primary challenges. LaCivita, who along with White House...
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