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Senate GOP Shock House With Cuts

In a stunning reversal of expectations, Senate Republicans turbocharged the House’s megabill by making Trump’s business tax cuts permanent, slashing Medicaid even further, and gutting clean energy incentives, leaving House moderates blindsided and scrambling.

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Associated Press

Trump Says Israel Agreed To Cease Fire

Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept what he called the “best and final” deal, warning that rejecting it would lead to harsher conditions as the war continues to devastate the region.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Settles Trump/60 Mins Suit

Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, a move seen as paving the way for regulatory approval of its merger with Skydance amid growing concerns over political influence in media.

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Outkick

Penn Strips Lia Thomas' Records

The University of Pennsylvania will apologize and reverse records after settling with the Department of Education over Title IX violations for allowing Lia Thomas to compete on the women’s swim team, marking a major shift in federal enforcement under the Trump administration.

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BBC

Trans Troops in Survival Mode

As a sweeping ban on transgender military service takes effect, long-serving officers like Maj. Kara Corcoran and Lt. Rae Timberlake face forced separation, identity erasure, and the devastating loss of careers they’ve built—simply for being who they are.

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CNN

How the Megabill Will Impact You

President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” would permanently cut taxes while slashing social safety net programs, reshaping health care, food aid, education, and immigration policy in ways that affect nearly every American.

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NPR

Poll: Most Fear Political Violence

As the U.S. nears its 249th birthday, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that most Americans believe democracy is under serious threat and view political violence as a major problem, underscoring deep national divisions and declining faith in political leadership.

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The Hill

Trump and Musk Feud Escalates

A bitter feud between President Trump and Elon Musk reignited this week as Musk slammed Trump’s massive spending bill and vowed to fund GOP primary challengers, prompting Trump to threaten cutting government contracts and even hint at deportation.

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The Atlantic

Classic Childhood Pastime Ending

Once a symbol of childhood freedom and independence, biking has declined among kids in recent decades due to growing safety concerns, increasingly car-centric infrastructure, and shifting social habits, threatening both children’s health and neighborhood community ties.

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NBC News

Diddy Jurors Reach Partial Verdict

Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial have reached verdicts on four of the five criminal charges, including sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, but remain deadlocked and will continue to deliberate on the complex racketeering conspiracy count.

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CBS News

Victim Families Divided Over Plea

Families of the Idaho college murder victims are deeply divided over a plea deal that would spare accused killer Bryan Kohberger the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas, with some expressing relief and others demanding full accountability before accepting the agreement.

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Idaho Statesman

Op-Ed: Plea Deal Was the Right Call

The Idaho Statesman editorial board argues that Bryan Kohberger’s plea deal, which would spare him the death penalty, is the right decision, ensuring four consecutive life sentences without parole, avoiding a prolonged and traumatic trial, and providing justice for the victims.

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ABC News

Alligator Alcatraz Detention Explained

President Donald Trump praised the new remote migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades and expressed his desire to see similar facilities established in many other states as part of his mass deportation efforts.

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The Washington Post

July 13, 2024: A Most Consequential Day

On July 13, 2024, as Biden struggled to rally his party during a fractious campaign moment amid growing doubts about his reelection, Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a PA rally, marking a dramatic turning point in the presidential race.

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CalMatters

Major Environmental Change in Cali

California has just exempted most urban infill housing developments from the California Environmental Quality Act, removing a major legal hurdle and potentially accelerating new home construction amid the state’s housing crisis.

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Variety

Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90

Jimmy Swaggart, the fiery Pentecostal televangelist and cousin of rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, died at 90, leaving behind a legacy marked by passionate sermons, a successful gospel music career, and highly publicized scandals.

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New York Post

Ship Went Backwards Before Bridge Crash

A preliminary report reveals that the Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc inexplicably reversed and accelerated before crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, killing two crew members and injuring 19, while the cause of the vessel’s loss of control remains unclear.

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Variety

Gillis' "Tires" Renewed at Netflix

Shane Gillis’s comedy series “Tires”, which follows the misadventures of an unqualified heir trying to save his family’s auto repair business, has been renewed for a third season on Netflix following the success of its first two seasons and Gillis’s popular stand-up specials.

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Yahoo! News

Mystery Tax on Wind, Solar Baffles

Senate Republicans unexpectedly included—and then quickly removed—an excise tax targeting wind and solar projects in their massive domestic policy bill, leaving lawmakers and the renewable energy industry stunned and confused about its origin.

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Military.com

Army Axes All Civilian Advisers

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has dismissed all 115 civilian advisers nationwide to refocus the program on tech expertise, signaling a major shift toward modernization and Silicon Valley-style innovation at the expense of traditional community outreach.

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