Associated Press
Authorities have lifted a lockdown order at the scene of a sniper ambush that killed two firefighters after they found the body of a man with a firearm nearby.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 30.06.2025.
It displays 242 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
30.06.2025 ⇢ The Megabill's Marathon and Idaho's Ambush
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US media primarily focused on the Senate's continuous "vote-a-rama" over President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." Throughout the day, headlines tracked the comprehensive tax and spending package's progress, noting ongoing debates, numerous amendments, and internal GOP opposition as lawmakers raced towards a July 4th deadline. This legislative marathon followed its contentious path from previous days. Concurrently, a significant breaking story emerged early with the ambush of firefighters in Idaho, resulting in multiple deaths. Coverage evolved to report the suspected gunman's death and the lifting of lockdowns, with later updates identifying the alleged sniper. Towards evening, attention also shifted to a major development in the Idaho college murders, with Bryan Kohberger reportedly agreeing to a plea deal. The Justice Department also announced its largest-ever healthcare fraud takedown.
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An unknown number of firefighters were shot while responding to a brushfire on Sunday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, according to CNN.
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00:07⇢Idaho Ambush: Gunman Located
⌨The US media is heavily focused on the ambush in Idaho where firefighters responding to a brushfire were shot, resulting in multiple deaths. Authorities have since located a suspected gunman deceased, leading to the lifting of lockdowns. Concurrently, the Senate continues its "vote-a-rama" debate on President Trump's comprehensive tax and spending bill, described as "big and beautiful."
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New York Post
The burst of gunshots – which are still ongoing – erupted around 2 p.m. local time as first responders arrived at the scene of a fire at Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
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The lockdown in Coeur d’Alene was lifted Sunday after SWAT Team members found a deceased man on the mountain with a gun nearby.
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The lockdown in Coeur d’Alene was lifted Sunday after SWAT Team members found a deceased man on the mountain with a gun nearby.
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The lockdown in Coeur d’Alene was lifted Sunday after SWAT Team members found a deceased man on the mountain with a gun nearby.
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The Senate debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into the overnight hours. Votes are expected Monday.
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Two firefighters were killed and residents were ordered to shelter in place, but the order was lifted after police found a dead man in the woods.
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Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating
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Associated Press
Authorities say a man armed with a rifle started a wildfire and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third.
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The lockdown in Coeur d’Alene was lifted Sunday after SWAT Team members found a deceased man on the mountain with a gun nearby.
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Associated Press
Debate has been underway late into the night in the Senate on President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package.
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The chamber's debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday. Votes are scheduled to start in the morning.
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New York Post
The burst of gunshots – which are still ongoing – erupted around 2 p.m. local time as first responders arrived at the scene of a fire at Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
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Local authorities said a man armed with a rifle started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at responding firefighters, killing two and injuring a third.
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Local authorities said a man armed with a rifle started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at responding firefighters, killing two and injuring a third.
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One teenage victim was shot in the head while another is in stable condition after being shot in the leg. It is unclear if it was a hate crime-related incident.
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The Daily Beast
The president issued a brazen reminder to any who dare to defy him.
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04:31⇢The Megabill Goes to Vote
⌨US media focuses heavily on the Senate's imminent votes on President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," a comprehensive tax and spending package, often framed as another presidential power play (AP News, CBS, CNN, Common Dreams, The Daily Beast, The Hill, HuffPost, LA Times, Washington Post). Concurrently, ongoing coverage details the Idaho firefighter ambush, confirming the shooter's death and the lifting of area lockdowns after two firefighters were killed (ABC News, Breitbart, Fox News, NPR, NY Post, USA Today).
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Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.
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The Daily Beast
Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware pointed out that Trump wasn’t the first president to offer Iran billions of dollars in incentives to restrict its nuclear program.
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The New York Times
Republicans, trying to push the measure through before President Trump’s July 4 deadline, delayed a series of votes on amendments to the package until today.
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Los Angeles Times
Jill Filipovic
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A federal report says in 2018 the Sinaloa Cartel hired a hacker to track an FBI agent to find informants and witnesses against the cartel boss.
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The Daily Beast
Senator pointed out that Trump wasn’t the first president to offer Iran billions of dollars to restrict its nuclear program.
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New York Post
The burst of gunshots erupted around 2 p.m. local time as first responders arrived at the scene of a fire at Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
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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.
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The New York Times
The Senate will vote on a sweeping Republican-crafted economic and domestic policy bill, with President Trump’s legislative agenda hanging in the balance.
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The restaurant industry has operated with a status quo of undocumented workers for decades. Now, owners and managers are grappling with how to protect their most vulnerable colleagues amid the ongoing ICE presence in the region.
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New York Post
“There’s no VIP dining room, there’s no new marble. There are no special elevators,” Powell insisted under questioning from the powerful panel on Wednesday.
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The Senate debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday. Votes are scheduled to start in the morning.
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The Washington Post
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School Choice Could Fix the Conflicts That Led to the Supreme Court's <i>Mahmoud</i> Decision
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Canada has rescinded its digital services tax in response to President Donald Trump suspending trade talks with the aim of continuing negotiations.
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Authorities are trying to determine why a sniper ignited a blaze then ambushed and fatally shot and killed two responding firefighters.
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08:17⇢Senate Marches on Big Bill
⌨US media heavily focuses on the Senate's ongoing "vote-a-rama" concerning President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," a comprehensive tax and spending package, with Republicans pushing for its passage today (AP News, CBS, Common Dreams, CNN, The Hill, HuffPost, MSNBC, NYTimes, Washington Post). Concurrently, coverage continues on the Idaho firefighter ambush, now described as a "total ambush" after two firefighters were killed (ABC News, Fox News, USA Today).
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The immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades has drawn protests and faces a lawsuit.
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Satellite that’s been dead since 1967 emits radio signal, puzzling astronomers
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After debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday, the Senate kicked off what's expected to be a marathon vote series on the "big, beautiful bill."
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Senate Republicans voted to advance their massive tax and spending bill late Saturday night after hours of delays and negotiations.
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Assembling a successful electoral coalition is difficult, but forging a governing coalition to run the city is even harder. Longtime social movements scholar Peter Dreier offers some advice for the potential next mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani.
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A final Senate vote is expected June 30 on Trump's legislative package of tax cuts, Medicaid changes and border security.
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The Washington Post
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A final Senate vote is expected June 30 on Trump's legislative package of tax cuts, Medicaid changes and border security.
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The move comes after the president threatened to terminate talks over Ottawa's decision to impose a digital services tax on U.S. tech firms.
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The Blaze
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The New York Times
The Senate is voting on a sweeping Republican-drafted economic and domestic policy bill, with President Trump’s legislative agenda hanging in the balance.
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The move comes after the president threatened to terminate talks over Ottawa's decision to impose a digital services tax on U.S. tech firms.
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Senate Republicans voted to advance their massive tax and spending bill late Saturday night after hours of delays and negotiations.
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Satellite that’s been dead since 1967 emits radio signal, puzzling astronomers
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10:11⇢Megabill's Final Hour
⌨US media's primary focus is the Senate's push towards a final vote on President Trump's comprehensive "big, beautiful bill," amidst a "vote-a-rama" and amendments (AP News, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, The Hill, HuffPost, NYTimes, USA Today, Washington Post). Concurrently, Canada rescinded its digital services tax following Trump's trade threats (Breitbart, Common Dreams, NBC News). An Israeli attack in Tehran and Iran's Supreme Leader challenging Trump also receive attention (Fox News, Newsweek, The Daily Beast).
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Endless wait times and excessive procedural fuss—it’s all part of a tactic called “sludge.”
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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Lambasted By Rand Paul, Elon Musk
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Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | June 30, 2025
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The Daily Beast
The administration is looking at whether it can kick hospitals out of Medicaid if they provide sex-reassignment surgeries.
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The Daily Beast
Kristi Noem personally invited the president to accompany her to the secluded spot in the Everglades.
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The alleged sniper who shot dead two firefighters and wounded a third in an ambush attack in Idaho has been named.
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11:31⇢Senate's Big Bill Push
⌨US media remains heavily focused on the Senate's "vote-a-rama" for President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," with lawmakers racing towards a July 4th deadline (ABC News, AP News, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, The Hill, HuffPost, MSNBC, NPR, NYTimes, Reason, USA Today, Washington Post). There's notable internal GOP opposition to the bill (HuffPost, Reason). Concurrently, the Idaho firefighter ambush is still covered, with the alleged sniper identified (NY Post, The Daily Wire). The Supreme Court's decisions on election challenges and trans rulings also draw attention (Fox News, Newsweek).
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How 20,000 steps became a new sign of wellness.
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The Daily Beast
Trump bullying a Republican Senator into retirement may have a very useful upside for his own family.
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Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial head back to court as they prepare to deliberate on a verdict for the embattled hip-hop mogul.
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The Daily Beast
Thom Tillis said the president is being advised by “amateurs.”
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The Senate is voting on a sweeping Republican-drafted economic and domestic policy bill, with President Trump’s legislative agenda hanging in the balance.
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Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial head back to court to deliberate on a verdict for the embattled hip-hop mogul.
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Senate's Tax Bill Will Add $270 Billion to the Deficit Next Year, Despite Gimmicks
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Breitbart News
A Trump administration inquiry has concluded that Harvard University knowingly violated the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students, acting with “deliberate indifference” when it learned about what was happening.
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The Senate is voting on a sweeping Republican-drafted economic and domestic policy bill, with President Trump’s legislative agenda hanging in the balance.
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Los Angeles Times
David Mack
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Satellite that’s been dead since 1967 emits radio signal, puzzling astronomers
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Breitbart News
WASHINGTON — Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told Breitbart News exclusively on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump “absolutely… deserves the Nobel Peace Prize” for his work to help end the bloody 30-year conflict in the agreement Trump and his
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Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic's disruption is a key reason.
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The alleged sniper who shot dead two firefighters and wounded a third in an ambush attack in Idaho has been named.
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Harvard said it strongly disagrees with the government's findings and insisted it's "far from indifferent on this issue."
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Authorities are trying to determine why a sniper ignited a blaze then ambushed and fatally shot and killed two responding firefighters.
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One America News
Two firefighters were shot and killed with an additional wounded after responding to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in an ambush shooting, according to law enforcement officials.
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13:24⇢Megabill Vote Marathon Continues
⌨The US media remains predominantly focused on the Senate's "vote-a-rama" concerning President Trump's comprehensive policy bill. Reports indicate marathon voting and amendments are underway, with the bill's outcome still hazy and facing internal GOP opposition (ABC News, AP News, CBS, CNN, The Daily Beast, The Epoch Times, The Hill, HuffPost, MSNBC, NYTimes, Reason, Washington Post, Fox News). Concurrently, the Idaho firefighter ambush continues to be covered, with new details emerging about the alleged sniper (NY Post, One America News Network, USA Today).
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After debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday, the Senate began a "vote-a-rama" on the "big, beautiful bill."
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Two firefighters are dead and a third is wounded from the attack.
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Huge boost for Democrats in a swing district as another Trump opponent quits instead of facing down MAGA.
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The Absurdity of Government Grocery Stores Exposes the Flaws of Public Schools
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Authorities are trying to determine why a sniper ignited a blaze then ambushed and fatally shot and killed two responding firefighters.
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The Washington Post
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One America News
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Sinaloa drug cartel reportedly employed a hacker to surveil FBI informants, with the intent of enabling targeted murders.
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Burritos on a payment plan, explained.
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The Senate is voting on a sweeping Republican-drafted economic and domestic policy bill, with President Trump’s legislative agenda hanging in the balance.
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14:51⇢Trump Bill Endgame
⌨US media continues to prioritize the Senate's intense "vote-a-rama" on President Trump's extensive policy bill, as lawmakers advance towards a final vote despite Democratic opposition and lost appeals (CBS, The Epoch Times, The Hill, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, CNN, MSNBC, HuffPost). The White House is actively urging its passage. Concurrently, the suspect in the Idaho firefighter ambush has been identified (Fox News, NY Post, USA Today), while the Supreme Court is tackling campaign finance and religious freedom issues (Common Dreams, Slate).
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Canada reversed its decision to implement a digital services tax, with officials citing expectations of a mutually beneficial and comprehensive trade agreement with the United States, according to a statement released by Ottawa on Sunday night, just one day before the tax was set to take effect.
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The Boston Globe
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The Daily Beast
The president blasted the Federal Reserve chair over interest rates.
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The Boston Globe
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The Trump administration has issued a notice of violation accusing Harvard University of "deliberate indifference" toward Jewish and Israeli students.
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Authorities are trying to determine why a sniper ignited a blaze then ambushed and fatally shot and killed two responding firefighters.
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The president blasted the Federal Reserve chair over interest rates.
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Harvard said it strongly disagrees with the government's findings and insisted it's "far from indifferent on this issue."
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Los Angeles Times
Heidi Li Feldman
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The Daily Beast
The Republican fears what Tillis’ departure could mean for the 2026 midterms.
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One America News
The Department of Justice has charged 324 individuals, including 100 medical professionals, due to their alleged involvement in a $16.4 billion healthcare fraud scheme, marking the largest healthcare fraud takedown in DoJ history.
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U.S. stocks closed up as Canada-US trade talks restart and the Senate votes on One Big Beautiful Bill amendments. S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record highs.
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16:19⇢Megabill's Final Push
⌨US media largely centers on the Senate's marathon "vote-a-rama" over President Trump's sweeping policy bill, with lawmakers pushing for a final vote despite internal GOP resistance (The Hill, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, MSNBC, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost). Concurrently, the Justice Department has announced its largest-ever healthcare fraud takedown, charging hundreds including medical professionals (One America News Network, The Blaze). Separately, Harvard University faces findings of Civil Rights Act violations concerning antisemitism (NBC News, NPR).
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Breitbart News
WASHINGTON–Workers and moms from around the country call for the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in a White House video exclusively obtained by Breitbart News.
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The Daily Beast
The lawsuit claimed that the city discriminated against federal immigration officers using sanctuary city policies.
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U.S. stocks closed up as Canada-US trade talks restart and the Senate votes on One Big Beautiful Bill amendments. S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record highs.
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President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday as the U.S. leader has begun stepping up his push on the Israeli government to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement and bring about an end to the war in Gaza.
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WASHINGTON–Workers and moms from around the country call for the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in a White House video exclusively obtained by Breitbart News.
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The president’s “big, beautiful bill” just got worse.
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Aymann Ismail
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Did NYC Vote for Socialism or Against the Establishment?
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One America News
The Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky for providing illegal aliens discounted in-state tuition, emphasizing that the law “unconstitutionally discriminates against U.S. citizens.”
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The New York Times
It has continued to slide even as President Trump has backed down from his tariff threats and the U.S. stock market has recovered from its losses.
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18:18⇢The Bill's Last Stand
⌨Newspapers primarily cover the Senate's "vote-a-rama" on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as lawmakers debate its passage (Breitbart, Common Dreams, Washington Post, USA Today, Vox, Newsweek, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, MSNBC, The Hill, HuffPost). The Idaho college murders saw a development, with Bryan Kohberger reportedly pleading guilty (ABC News, Fox News). Additionally, President Trump will host Benjamin Netanyahu to press for a Gaza ceasefire (AP News).
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New York Post
The creepy post was among a slew of new details about the horror revealed at a sheriff’s press conference.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday.
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How Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” attacks abortion and reproductive care, in 2 charts.
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Two firefighters were killed and a third wounded in northern Idaho, police say, when an armed man ambushed them after intentionally setting a brush fire to lure them to the scene.
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One America News
Bryan Kohberger, the lead suspect in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, will now plead guilty to the slayings after reportedly taking a plea deal from prosecutors.
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One America News
Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman voiced his frustration with the marathon-long process of voting on President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” expressing a preference for spending his time at the beach instead.
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The Justice Department announced charges in what officials describe as the largest health care fraud bust in DOJ history.
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Satellite that’s been dead since 1967 emits radio signal, puzzling astronomers
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Bryan Kohberger, 30, is charged in the murders of Madison Mogen, 21; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20.
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Satellite that’s been dead since 1967 emits radio signal, puzzling astronomers
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Satellite that’s been dead since 1967 emits radio signal, puzzling astronomers
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The Daily Beast
The world’s richest man issued an ominous warning to Republicans.
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20:44⇢The Bill's Reckoning in Senate
⌨The US media remains focused on the Senate's ongoing "vote-a-rama" over President Trump's "megabill," with debates escalating as a final vote approaches. Lawmakers are discussing potential changes, and internal Republican dissent is evident. Critics warn the bill could negatively impact clean energy and reproductive rights. Concurrently, Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal in the Idaho college murders case, a major development in the high-profile trial.
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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.
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The Idaho firefighters killed and wounded in a bloody mountainside ambush were identified as decades-long veterans of their departments who were “dedicated” to their communities and families, according to fire officials.
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On Monday, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, aiming to dismantle its sanctuary city policy, which federal officials argue obstructs the enforcement of immigration laws.
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A final Senate vote is expected June 30 on Trump's legislative package of tax cuts, Medicaid cuts and new border security.
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The DOJ accuses L.A. of discriminating against federal law enforcement by treating them differently from other authorities.
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Police on Monday named Wess Roley, 20, as the suspect in the attack. He was found dead late on Sunday, according to law enforcement.
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Roley, 20, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday after attacking firefighters responding to the blaze he set.
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A final Senate vote is expected June 30 on Trump's legislative package of tax cuts, Medicaid cuts and new border security.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | June 30, 2025
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Severe heat waves hit southern Europe
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The Daily Beast
Author Liz Plank says the exorbitant spectacle exposed a deeper rot, and a jarring contrast.
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Associated Press
The Senate’s long day of voting has churned toward evening, as Republican leaders grasp for ways to shore up support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
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Los Angeles Times
The military commander of the National Guard troops deployed to respond to immigration protests in the Los Angeles area recently asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to return 200 troops to California’s command, a U.S. official told The Times.
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Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom tied the state budget to the passage of policy to lessen environmental review standards to speed up the construction of housing in California.
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