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20 House Republicans Threaten 'No' to Senate BBB
More than 20 House Republicans are threatening to tank the reconciliation budget package that was narrowly approved by the Senate on Tuesday, just days before a self-imposed July 4 deadline to get the signature legislation of President Donald Trump's second term to his desk.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:53:56 EDTDept of Energy Scraps Rules Hindering New Projects
The Department of Energy has pulled the entire set of energy project permitting rules and regulations covered by the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:50:19 EDTMamdani Slams Trump Over Immigration Threat
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani chided President Donald Trump after the president threatened to investigate and arrest him for opposing immigration enforcement raids, calling the move an attack on democracy and a warning to dissenters.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:45:05 EDTLA Mayor: DOJ Attempting to 'Overturn Will of City'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass slammed the Trump administration for suing her city in an attempt to challenge its sanctuary city immigration policy, reports The Hill.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:06:25 EDTJury Reaches Partial Verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial
A jury reached a partial verdict Tuesday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York federal court but has been unable to agree on the most serious charge facing the music mogul – racketeering.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:35:15 EDTKamala Slams Megabill: 'Still Time to Stop This'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday slammed President Donald Trump's megabill after it cleared the Senate but said there's "still time to stop this."
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:35:24 EDTRep. Greene: AI Rider Cut From Megabill 'Huge Win'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., hailed the defeat of a provision in the budget reconciliation bill Tuesday that would have prohibited states from regulating artificial intelligence technology, calling the Senate's decision to remove it a "huge win for federalism."
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:36:22 EDTPenn, Brown Universities Called by House on Price-Fixing
The University of Pennsylvania and Brown University were issued subpoenas by the House Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into alleged tuition coordination among Ivy League universities, Politico reported on Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:24:32 EDTTrump Admin Calls for Cutting NOAA Climate Research
According to a newly released document, climate research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may be on the Trump administration's chopping block, reports The Hill.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:24:02 EDTSenate OKs Trump Tax Cuts, Medicaid, SNAP, Loan Changes
The 1,000-page package passed by Senate Republicans on Tuesday locks in President Donald Trump's tax cuts and makes significant changes to Medicaid, food assistance, student loans, green energy credits, and the debt ceiling - setting the stage for a House vote before...
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:22:06 EDTJaguar's EU Sales Dive 97.5% Amid Woke Rebrand
Jaguar's woke, fashion-forward rebrand is proving to be a complete disaster, as sales of its cars in Europe plummeted 97.5% in April, The Express Tribune reports.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:14:03 EDTOfficials Close Dozens of Beaches Heading Into July 4 Weekend
While many Americans will be heading to the beach this coming holiday weekend, local government officials have issued bacteria warnings and closures for more than 40 beaches, USA Today has reported.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:49:01 EDTRep. Donalds Raises $22 Million for Governor Bid
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has raised $22 million so far for his campaign for governor. He opened his campaign with a strong fundraising start, and the flow of money continues.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:54:05 EDTUtah Sues Snapchat Over 'Addictive' Algorithm for Kids
The state of Utah has filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the company that runs the social media app Snapchat, alleging that the company uses "deceptive design features that addict children" and cause harm.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:47:52 EDTUPenn to Ban Trans Athletes, End Civil Rights Case
The University of Pennsylvania agreed to ban transgender women from its women's sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:35:45 EDTN.C. GOP Awaits Lara Trump Decision on Senate Seat
If Lara Trump, President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, runs for the Republican nomination for Senate in North Carolina, she could easily clear the field.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:56:57 EDTDow Soars 400 Points in Start of 2nd Half of 2025
The Nasdaq closed lower Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in large-cap tech stocks, while the Dow soared 403.61 points higher in a volatile session marked by seasonally low liquidity.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:03:14 EDTTrump Admin to Keep FBI Headquarters in D.C.
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that despite much speculation, FBI headquarters will remain in the nation's capital, the Washington Post reported.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:04:00 EDTTrump: Calif.'s Alcatraz Rebuild in the Works
President Donald Trump posted on Tuesday that rebuilding the infamous San Francisco Bay island prison, Alcatraz, is in the works.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:54:51 EDTWaffle House Drops Egg Surcharge as Prices Fall
Waffle House is dropping its 50-cents per egg surcharge, the restaurant chain announced Tuesday.
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