Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
The Senate has passed President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie to push it over the top.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Jimmy Swaggart, the televangelist whose multimillion-dollar ministry was crippled by his encounters with prostitutes, has died. He was 90.
Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from the states
A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Musk proposes a new political party, Trump suggests DOGE ‘might have to go back and eat Elon’
Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump — and seemingly any congressional Republicans who support the president’s massive tax cuts and spending package — has reignited.
Reports: Lara Trump could run for Thom Tillis' seat
President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, could run for NC Senator Thom Tillis' seat.
She's got game: WNBA expansion coming in 2028 - Who's getting a team?
Three cities are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028.
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration concluded after an investigation, threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action.
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in NC and 3 other states
The Supreme Court has thrown out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths.
Jury due to begin deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Jurors are set to start deliberating in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking case.
Trump to announce new tariffs on Canada
A major shift in trade relations, as President Trump says he's done negotiating with Canada and will soon announce new tariffs on the country.
Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump's big bill after a weekend of setbacks
The Senate will try to sprint ahead on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts after a weekend of setbacks.
2 killed in sniper ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire
Firefighters were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze in a northern Idaho mountain community Sunday, killing at least two people and unleashing barrages of gunfire over several hours.
'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
“F1 The Movie” debuted with $55.6 million in North American theaters and $144 million globally over the weekend, handing Apple its biggest opening yet.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't seek reelection.
Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'
A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her Cowboy Carter tour has caused a wave of criticism for the Houston-born pop star.
Chelsea coach Maresca says US 'is not the right place' for Club World Cup after lightning delay
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca criticized FIFA for holding the Club World Cup in the United States after his club’s match against Benfica was delayed for two hours due to lightning and took nearly five hours to complete.
Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote
Senate Republicans voted in a dramatic Saturday session, clearing a key procedural step as they race to pass President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
UK authorities seize cocaine worth more than $130 million from a ship at London port
British authorities say they seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine in a ship arriving in England from Panama, and the drugs are valued at almost $132 million.
How to protect yourself from ticks year-round
Ticks can be active in any season and experts say it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible.
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