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Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush offered sharp criticism of the Trump administration in a farewell video marking the closure of USAID. The foreign aid agency, created by President Kennedy, was dissolved and its duties moved into the State Department under a new initiative called “America First.”

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President Donald Trump’s massive budget legislation, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” would cut income for the poorest Americans while increasing tax savings for high earners, according to new analysis by Yale’s Budget Lab. Cuts would phase in by 2026, with deep impacts on Medicaid and SNAP programs.

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The Senate stayed up overnight for a marathon vote-a-rama session on President Trump’s massive spending bill, which includes $930 billion in Medicaid cuts and new work requirements. Democrats stalled the bill’s progress with full readings and amendments, while Republicans fought to keep it intact.

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Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican, says he won’t run for reelection. Bacon cited growing dysfunction and a GOP he says has become unrecognizable. The announcement could flip a key swing district.

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Only 58% of U.S. adults say they are proud to be American — the lowest figure ever recorded by Gallup. The drop reflects growing partisan divides, with Republican pride rising while Democratic and independent sentiment declines.

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Jurors have begun deliberating in the federal sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, following seven weeks of emotional testimony and explosive allegations. Combs faces charges that could lead to life in prison, including racketeering and transporting women for prostitution.

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Republicans are in a frenzy to pass President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sprawling proposal of tax breaks and spending cuts — before the July 4 holiday. But political infighting and fierce Democratic resistance are threatening the timeline.

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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that lower courts can’t issue nationwide injunctions against executive orders, even those affecting constitutional rights like birthright citizenship. The conservative majority sided with former President Donald Trump’s view, narrowing judicial checks on executive power.

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A new Pew Research Center report reveals 83% of U.S. adults haven’t paid for news in the past year — not even when they hit a paywall. Only 1% say they actually pay when blocked. The top reason? Free alternatives are everywhere.

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President Donald Trump’s tax spending plan has hit a major roadblock. A Senate ruling blocks a key $250 billion Medicaid cut, essential to funding the GOP’s proposed tax breaks. With opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, passing the bill by July 4 is looking unlikely.

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