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5 takeaways as Senate ships Trump’s megabill to House

Senate Republicans endured a 26-hour slog before finally passing President Trump’s ambitious tax and spending package early Tuesday afternoon, putting it one giant step closer to reaching the president's desk. The bill now heads to the House, where questions surround whether the lower chamber can meet the GOP’s self-imposed July 4 deadline for passing the...

LA mayor: Trump administration lawsuit ‘an attempt to overturn the will of the city’

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass bemoaned the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the city's sanctuary status and attacking its immigration policies.  “The lawsuit is an attempt to overturn the will of the city, calling for a halt to long-standing policy to protect immigrant Angelenos. We are a city of immigrants who have had policies in place...

House conservatives threaten floor revolt over Trump megabill

A handful of hard-line House conservatives are threatening to tank a Wednesday procedural vote for the party’s reconciliation bill, a revolt that would bring the lower chamber to a screeching halt and potentially derail GOP leadership’s plan of clearing the legislation by July 4. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Tenn.), the chair of the conservative House Freedom...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Jurors reach verdict on 4 of 5 counts

The 12-member jury in the Sean “Diddy” Combs criminal trial ended deliberations for the evening Tuesday after reaching a verdict on four counts facing the rap mogul, but failing to unanimously vote on the fifth.

Trump says Massie is ‘gonna be history’ as ‘big, beautiful bill’ jumps final hurdles to passage

Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing the "big beautiful bill," saying a primary challenger will likely unseat the Kentucky lawmaker.

Alleged cannibal attempted to eat himself during deportation flight, says Noem

An alleged cannibal incarcerated by federal agents attempted to eat himself while on a deportation flight, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed during a Tuesday press conference.

House Republican files amendment to revert Trump-endorsed ‘big, beautiful bill’ back to initial House version

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles introduced an amendment to restore the Senate-approved One Big Beautiful Bill Act to its original House version, complaining Republicans "caved" to changes.

Democrats take page from conservative playbook with new Project 2029

Democratic strategists create Project 2029 to develop policy framework for future candidates as the party faces challenges after election losses.

Trump urges House Republicans to ignore ‘grandstanders’ and deliver his ‘big, beautiful bill’ by July 4

Trump rallies House GOP to approve his $3.3 trillion megabill after Senate passage, highlighting benefits including lower taxes, higher wages and strengthened social programs.

Kash Patel to shut down FBI Hoover building, move HQ across DC to Ronald Reagan Building

EXCLUSIVE: The FBI is shutting down the J. Edgar Hoover building and moving its headquarters to a new location in Washington.

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