In a late-night session, the Senate advanced President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, despite opposition from Republican senators Tillis, Paul, and initially Johnson. The bill, featuring tax breaks and national security funding, faces criticism for Medicaid cuts and increased debt. Trump hailed the procedural clearance as a victory, thanking supportive Republican senators.
Amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump's son, Barron, has become the center of online debate. Social media users are demanding Barron's enlistment in the U.S. Army, questioning the President's decision to engage in military action while his own family remains uninvolved.
Tensions flared as Iran struck a US base in Qatar, prompting a swift response from President Trump, who downplayed the attack and announced a ceasefire. Despite the declared agreement, fighting continued overnight, leading to Trump's public frustration with both Israel and Iran. By Tuesday afternoon, a fragile calm emerged, with both sides seemingly observing the ceasefire after Trump's diplomatic intervention.
A significant brush fire has engulfed over 100 acres in the Wetlands Park area of Clark County, prompting a large-scale response from multiple agencies. The Clark County Fire Department and the US Bureau of Land Management are spearheading the containment efforts. Authorities are closely monitoring nearby structures and have closed the Wetlands Park Nature Center as a precaution.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to table a resolution introduced by Democrat Al Green to impeach President Trump over his military actions in Iran. A significant number of Democrats joined Republicans in blocking the measure, highlighting a lack of support within his own party. Trump responded to the impeachment attempt with criticism aimed at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Donald Trump refuted a CNN report alleging the US strikes on Iran's nuclear program were ineffective, labeling it "FAKE NEWS" and asserting the sites were "completely destroyed." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also dismissed the report as "flat-out wrong," while Special Envoy Steve Witkoff condemned the intelligence leak as "treasonous," insisting on the site's obliteration.
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries other than their homelands, overturning a lower court order. This decision enables the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with deportations to third countries, following agreements with nations like Panama and Costa Rica.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 counties due to a severe heatwave, potentially breaking a 125-year-old record. The extreme weather conditions, including severe thunderstorms, have caused infrastructure damage, power outages, and tragic loss of life in Oneida County. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar, with high humidity.
The Los Angeles county sheriff’s department faced intense criticism after posting condolences on X for victims of US bombings in Iran, sparking accusations of overstepping jurisdiction and undermining national policy. The department initially assured residents of increased patrols at sensitive sites but later issued a public apology, acknowledging the post was inappropriate and did not reflect the department's views.
A federal judge in Tennessee has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongly deported to El Salvador. Facing human smuggling charges, Garcia's release is contested by the US government, fearing potential deportation by Customs Enforcement. Despite lacking a criminal record, Trump officials allege ties to MS-13.
A 44-year-old Florida man, identified as Joe, found himself in legal trouble after breaking into a Davenport home to avoid his angry wife following a fight. He spent several days in the house, cooking and preparing a bath, before being discovered by police acting on a neighbor's tip. Despite his explanation, he faces charges including burglary, theft, and domestic violence.
US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok to operate in the United States by 90 days. This extension aims to allow more time for negotiating a deal for American ownership. This is the third time Trump has extended the deadline. The administration wants to ensure user data security.
A six-foot alligator caused a stir outside a Virginia motel after escaping from its owner, who was transporting it from New York to a North Carolina zoo. Fairfax County Police Department safely captured the reptile, reminding the public about exotic animal ownership regulations. No injuries were reported, and the owner was not cited for the incident.
Indian-origin professor Eshan Chattopadhyay and David Zuckerman have won the 2025 Gödel Prize for their groundbreaking paper on randomness extraction. Their research, published in 2019, offers a novel solution for generating high-quality randomness from weakly random sources. Chattopadhyay, an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist Assembly man from Queens, is running for New York City mayor. He has faced criticism for his stance on Israel, remarks against PM Modi, and a Bollywood-style campaign video in Hindi. Mamdani opposes Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and has been accused of playing the "India card" to win votes.
A 66-year-old woman, Heather Blair, sustained a broken arm and facial injuries after a car drove through a crowd of protesters in downtown Chicago demonstrating against ICE. The maroon sedan sped through the demonstrators, narrowly missing several pedestrians before fleeing the scene. Blair was hospitalized following the incident, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over immigration raids and deportations.
President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" proposes significant cuts to SNAP, impacting millions of low-income Americans. The bill introduces stricter work requirements, extends them to older adults and some parents, and shifts a portion of the costs to states. The House passed the bill, but its future in the Senate is uncertain due to concerns about food aid cuts and the federal deficit.
A massive fire erupted in the parking garage of Nashville's main public library early Tuesday, triggering multiple explosions and sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Residents reported hearing around 20 explosions, initially fearing an attack. Musician Eli Gilmore, who lives nearby, witnessed cars exploding and a floor collapsing. At least 50 firefighters responded to the scene.
US President Trump's new travel ban, impacting citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries, has taken effect amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement. The ban, which restricts visas based on screening deficiencies and overstay rates, has drawn criticism from aid organizations and sparked concerns about its impact on refugees and those seeking safety in the US.
Latavious Johnson, an Arkansas death row inmate in his 40s, died at the Varner SuperMax prison on Friday afternoon; the cause of death remains unknown. Johnson was serving a life sentence for the murder of his father and a death sentence for fatally stabbing prison guard Barbara Ester in 2012.
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate, faces deportation due to his pro-Palestinian activism, detailing the "irreparable harm" of his detention, including missing his son's birth and a rescinded job offer. His wife and others describe the challenges and chilling effect on campus activism. A judge has questioned the constitutionality of the deportation effort, citing potential for arbitrary enforcement.
Bill Gates plans to donate $198 billion to Africa over the next 20 years. The money will focus on healthcare and education. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will shut down by 2045. Gates wants to address funding gaps in African healthcare. He encourages using AI for health innovation. Only 1% of his wealth will go to his children.
Heavy rains triggered flash floods in Wichita, Kansas, prompting emergency rescues of stranded drivers. Sedgwick County saw up to 7 inches of rain, leading Governor Kelly to declare a disaster emergency. In El Dorado, the Walnut River overflowed, inundating homes. Severe storms also impacted Kansas City, with strong winds causing damage.
FBI has charged two Chinese researchers, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, for smuggling a dangerous fungus into America. The pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, is a potential agroterrorism agent. Jian and Liu allegedly planned to research it at the University of Michigan. This fungus can devastate crops and contaminate grains. US Attorney Gorgon highlights grave national security concerns.
A US federal judge on Monday cancelled the planned trial of US aviation giant Boeing over crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft that left nearly 350 people dead. The case dates to a January 2021 Justice Department agreement with Boeing that settled charges that the company knowingly defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the MAX certification.