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Elon Musk calls Trump's spending bill 'utterly insane' as Senate gears up for a vote

Elon Musk calls Trump's spending bill 'utterly insane' as Senate gears up for a vote

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

Elon Musk criticized Trump's revised spending bill, especially its impact on clean energy production, in multiple X posts over the weekend.

Economy & FinanceEnergyGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 29, 2025, 10:52 PM

Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Says Growth Will Offset Deficits, Boosting Bull Case for BTC and Gold

Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Says Growth Will Offset Deficits, Boosting Bull Case for BTC and Gold

Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics, CoinDesk

Bitcoin rose 0.54% to $107,937 after analyst Will Clemente said Trump’s deficit comments reinforce the bull case for BTC and gold.

Economy & FinanceCryptocurrencyStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 10:51 PM

Trump Claims Buyers Found for TikTok, Awaits China's Approval

Trump Claims Buyers Found for TikTok, Awaits China's Approval

info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast), HYPEBEAST

SummaryPresident Donald Trump has claimed that a "very wealthy group of people" has agreed to buy TikTok's U.S. operations, with their identities to be revealed in approximately two weeksThis announcement comes amid ongoing deadlines for ByteDance to divestDe…

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Jun 29, 2025, 10:19 PM

Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Brazil amid Supreme Court coup plot trial

Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Brazil amid Supreme Court coup plot trial

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Legal woes hang over the ex-president, who has called for several demonstrations in support of himself in recent months.

Legal & JusticeElections & PoliticsForeign Policy & InternationalCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 9:14 PM

Partners And Politics Fuel Willy Chavarria’s Growing Brand At PFW

Partners And Politics Fuel Willy Chavarria’s Growing Brand At PFW

Roxanne Robinson, Contributor, Roxanne Robinson, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/roxannerobinson/, Forbes

The New York designer of Mexican American descent is steadily building his namesake collection into mega-label status

Personal & FamilyRegional & StateMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 9:04 PM

Charlize Theron Jokes Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Attendees 'Suck'

Charlize Theron Jokes Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Attendees 'Suck'

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Charlize Theron's not upset she didn't get the invite to Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' star-studded wedding ... 'cause she says everyone there "sucks!" The actress made the comment at her fifth annual Block Party in support of the Charlize Theron…

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 29, 2025, 8:48 PM

Israel orders mass evacuation from parts of northern Gaza as Trump calls for ceasefire deal

Israel orders mass evacuation from parts of northern Gaza as Trump calls for ceasefire deal

pbs.org, Biztoc.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, though some weary Palestinians were skeptical about the chances.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 8:47 PM

Leaked Iran Call Further Shreds Trump’s Narrative: Report

Leaked Iran Call Further Shreds Trump’s Narrative: Report

Peter Wade, Rolling Stone

Iranian officials in a conversation intercepted by U.S. intelligence said the strikes on nuclear facilities were less destructive than expected.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceIranMiddle EastNuclear Policy

Jun 29, 2025, 8:37 PM

Understanding the Breakdown in Trade Negotiations Between the U.S. and Canada Amid Accusations of a ‘Blatant Attack’

Understanding the Breakdown in Trade Negotiations Between the U.S. and Canada Amid Accusations of a ‘Blatant Attack’

Rebecca Schneid, Time

Trump claimed Canada is "very nasty to deal with" in an interview that aired on Sunday.

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Jun 29, 2025, 7:32 PM

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is MrWilson with a comment on last week’s post, where I had to forego most of the Funny section due to a lack of candidates: To be fair, it seems like there’s less and less to be laughing at, except as …

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Jun 29, 2025, 7:30 PM

“Not getting any money”: Trump says he’ll pull NYC’s federal funding if Mamdani wins mayorship

“Not getting any money”: Trump says he’ll pull NYC’s federal funding if Mamdani wins mayorship

Alex Galbraith, Salon

Trump threatened the city's federal funding on the same day that Mamdani said billionaires should not exist.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationElections & PoliticsRegional & State

Jun 29, 2025, 7:18 PM

Elon Musk Returns to Politics by Trolling Iran and Torching Trump’s Big Bill

Elon Musk Returns to Politics by Trolling Iran and Torching Trump’s Big Bill

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

After a brief silence, Musk is back in the political arena, taking aim at Trump’s priorities and mocking Iran’s Supreme leader.

Social MediaForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 6:53 PM

Second Intelligence Leak Obliterates Trump’s Iran Claim

Second Intelligence Leak Obliterates Trump’s Iran Claim

Josh Fiallo, Daily Beast

A second intelligence leak has undermined President Donald Trump’s claim that the Iranian nuclear program has been “totally obliterated.” Intercepted audio...

IntelligenceNational SecurityIranSecurity & IntelligenceForeign Policy & International

Jun 29, 2025, 6:36 PM

Trump to Announce 'Wealthy' TikTok Buyer Group in Two Weeks

Trump to Announce 'Wealthy' TikTok Buyer Group in Two Weeks

newsweek.com, Biztoc.com

The president announced on Sunday that a "wealthy group" wants to buy TikTok and promised to reveal their identity within two weeks.

Government & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 6:23 PM

Sen. Thom Tillis Won’t Seek Reelection After Voting Against Trump’s Signature Bill

Sen. Thom Tillis Won’t Seek Reelection After Voting Against Trump’s Signature Bill

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Tillis was one of two Republicans to vote against advancing a major tax and spending bill promoted by Trump.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 29, 2025, 6:13 PM

GOP Sen. Tillis won't run for reelection after Trump primary threat

GOP Sen. Tillis won't run for reelection after Trump primary threat

Isabella Murray, ABC News

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis won't run again after Trump threatened to find primary challengers after the Tillis' vote against advancing Trump's megabill to a vote in the Senate.

Elections & PoliticsGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 29, 2025, 6:07 PM

Defusing claim Trump warned he'd bomb Norway if he doesn't win Nobel Peace Prize

Defusing claim Trump warned he'd bomb Norway if he doesn't win Nobel Peace Prize

Nick Hardinges, Snopes.com

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he deserves to win the award for his part in brokering peace deals between numerous countries.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMedia & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 6:00 PM

Zohran Mamdani Confronts Trump’s Misinformation and Threats

Zohran Mamdani Confronts Trump’s Misinformation and Threats

Peter Wade, Rolling Stone

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted misinformation and threats by President Donald Trump, who has called him a "pure communist."

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureRegional & StatePolicy & Legislation

Jun 29, 2025, 5:43 PM

Trump reiterates Iran nuclear talking points despite swirling questions

Trump reiterates Iran nuclear talking points despite swirling questions

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US president denies multiple reports and accounts that say US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecurityIranArms Control

Jun 29, 2025, 5:39 PM

Why Todd Chrisley’s Son Grayson Slept In His Room After Prison Release

Why Todd Chrisley’s Son Grayson Slept In His Room After Prison Release

Eonline.com

Grayson Chrisley is soaking up every moment with his parents. After Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley were released from prison after receiving pardons from President Donald Trump over their 2022...

Personal & FamilyLegal & JusticeCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 5:29 PM

Truist Lifts Etsy Price Target Amid Surge in User Growth

Truist Lifts Etsy Price Target Amid Surge in User Growth

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) is one of the best consumer cyclical stocks to buy. On June 17, Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating on Etsy, Inc...

Stock MarketSmall BusinessEconomy & Finance

Jun 29, 2025, 5:28 PM

O’Reilly Stock Split Drives Price Target Adjustment Despite Mixed Q1 Results

O’Reilly Stock Split Drives Price Target Adjustment Despite Mixed Q1 Results

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

O’Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) is one of the best consumer cyclical stocks to buy. On June 18, DA Davidson maintained its Buy rating on O’Reilly...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 5:28 PM

Instacart Gains Momentum With AI and Social Media Partnerships, Says Citizens JMP

Instacart Gains Momentum With AI and Social Media Partnerships, Says Citizens JMP

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) is one of the best consumer cyclical stocks to buy. On June 23, Citizens JMP maintained its price target of $55 on Maplebear Inc...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 5:28 PM

TD Cowen Reaffirms Buy on GM, Citing Strong U.S. Auto Demand Outlook

TD Cowen Reaffirms Buy on GM, Citing Strong U.S. Auto Demand Outlook

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is one of the best consumer cyclical stocks to buy. TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating for General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) ...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 5:28 PM

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): The Robots Are Coming, Asserts Jim Cramer

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): The Robots Are Coming, Asserts Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the Jim Cramer Warns Viewers About FOMO & Discusses These 19 Stocks. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of...

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 5:15 PM

Zohran and democracy: Three days that shook the world

Zohran and democracy: Three days that shook the world

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

Is Zohran Mamdani good for the Democrats? It's the wrong question — he's good for the world

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

Oppenheimer Reaffirms DexCom Buy Rating Amid HHS Wearables Push

Oppenheimer Reaffirms DexCom Buy Rating Amid HHS Wearables Push

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Oppenheimer reaffirmed its $95 price target and...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketHealth & ScienceTechnology RegulationMedical Research

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

H.C. Wainwright Reaffirms Vertex Buy Rating After ADA Conference Results

H.C. Wainwright Reaffirms Vertex Buy Rating After ADA Conference Results

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. With a price target of $550, H.C. ...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketBankingHealth & ScienceMedical Research

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

Stifel Initiates HEICO With Buy Rating, Cites Solid Aerospace and Electronics Momentum

Stifel Initiates HEICO With Buy Rating, Cites Solid Aerospace and Electronics Momentum

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 23, Stifel initiated coverage of the...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

Fiserv Gains Attention After Stablecoin Launch; William Blair Maintains Outperform Rating

Fiserv Gains Attention After Stablecoin Launch; William Blair Maintains Outperform Rating

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Following Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI)’s stablecoin announcements, ...

CryptocurrencyBankingEconomy & FinanceStock MarketSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

UBS Reaffirms Buy on Elevance Despite Adjusted 2025 Earnings Outlook

UBS Reaffirms Buy on Elevance Despite Adjusted 2025 Earnings Outlook

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 17, UBS reaffirmed its Buy rating and $555 ...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketBanking

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

ASML Growth Outlook Trimmed by Bernstein Over EUV Concerns

ASML Growth Outlook Trimmed by Bernstein Over EUV Concerns

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Bernstein SocGen Group began coverage of ASML...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTechnology Regulation

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

Progressive EPS Outlook Raised; KBW Keeps Market Perform Rating

Progressive EPS Outlook Raised; KBW Keeps Market Perform Rating

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 20, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketBanking

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

UBS Reiterates Price Target for PayPal Amid New TPV Category Breakdown

UBS Reiterates Price Target for PayPal Amid New TPV Category Breakdown

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 23, UBS maintained its $75 price target ...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketBankingTaxesSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

Snowflake Gains Momentum in AI and Data Cloud, Says Truist Securities

Snowflake Gains Momentum in AI and Data Cloud, Says Truist Securities

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 18, Truist Securities restated its Buy rating and...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTechnology Regulation

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

Truist Raises Charles Schwab Price Target Amid May Performance Slowdown

Truist Raises Charles Schwab Price Target Amid May Performance Slowdown

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Truist Securities maintained its Buy...

BankingStock MarketEconomy & Finance

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

The Grim State of Trans Health Care

The Grim State of Trans Health Care

Grace Byron, The New Yorker

With the “Big Beautiful Bill” in flux, and federal funds for gender-affirming care hanging in the balance, protections for trans children and adults continue to be dismantled at the state level. Grace Byron reports.

Social Issues & CultureLGBTQ+ RightsPublic HealthHealthcareCivil Rights

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Among Top Consumer Cyclical Picks Despite Lowered Q2 Outlook

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Among Top Consumer Cyclical Picks Despite Lowered Q2 Outlook

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) is one of the best consumer cyclical stocks to buy. On June 18, Stifel maintained its Buy rating on CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA)...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

Wayfair Stock Rated Buy by TD Cowen Amid Margin Gains and Growth Prospects

Wayfair Stock Rated Buy by TD Cowen Amid Margin Gains and Growth Prospects

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) is one of the best consumer cyclical stocks to buy. Analysts at TD Cowen began coverage of Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W) on June 5, assigning a...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 4:53 PM

How Democrats in America’s most Jewish city embraced a critic of Israel

How Democrats in America’s most Jewish city embraced a critic of Israel

JILL COLVIN Associated Press, ABC News

Zohran Mamdani is the expected Democratic nominee for New York City mayor.

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & CultureForeign Policy & InternationalRegional & StateMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 4:46 PM

Trump teases a buyer for TikTok: A group of 'very wealthy people'

Trump teases a buyer for TikTok: A group of 'very wealthy people'

Nathan Rennolds, Business Insider

Trump said the potential TikTok buyer was a group of "very wealthy people" that he would reveal in "about two weeks."

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & CommunicationsGovernment & Administration

Jun 29, 2025, 4:44 PM

Trump Says “Very Wealthy People” Are Ready to Buy TikTok

Trump Says “Very Wealthy People” Are Ready to Buy TikTok

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

The popular app is facing a looming ban in the U.S. over its ties to China, but Trump claims a mystery buyer is waiting.

Government & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & CommunicationsTechnology Regulation

Jun 29, 2025, 4:33 PM

Will Iran double down on its nuclear programme after the war?

Will Iran double down on its nuclear programme after the war?

Al Jazeera English

Iran expert Trita Parsi on the fallout of Israel's unprovoked 12-day war against Iran and implications for Gaza.

Middle EastIranInternational CrisisIsraelForeign Policy & International

Jun 29, 2025, 4:01 PM

Are Country-To-Country Deals The Future Of Climate Finance?

Are Country-To-Country Deals The Future Of Climate Finance?

Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor, Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/, Forbes

The Global South did not create the climate crisis. But it is counting on the rest of us to help solve it.

EnvironmentEnergyClimate PolicyForeign Policy & InternationalInternational Organizations

Jun 29, 2025, 4:00 PM

iPhone 17 May Disappoint—But Apple’s (AAPL) Foldable Future Has Wall Street Watching

iPhone 17 May Disappoint—But Apple’s (AAPL) Foldable Future Has Wall Street Watching

Ghazal Ahmed, Yahoo Entertainment

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Investors are Watching. On June 26, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee lowered the price target on the...

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationStock MarketMedia & CommunicationsHealth & Science

Jun 29, 2025, 3:54 PM

President Trump's Official Golf Handicap Is Making Headlines

President Trump's Official Golf Handicap Is Making Headlines

Andrew Holleran, The Spun

President Trump's official golf handicap is making headlines following his weekend out on the course. The 79-year-old President of the United States spent...

Personal & Family

Jun 29, 2025, 3:50 PM

“Who gave it?”: Trump threatens journalists, Democrats over Iran leaks

“Who gave it?”: Trump threatens journalists, Democrats over Iran leaks

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The president said he would find the source of an intelligence report by putting the squeeze on reporters.

Media & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 29, 2025, 3:48 PM

Not Just Nvidia: Broadcom (AVGO) Gets a Bullish Nod from UBS on AI Growth

Not Just Nvidia: Broadcom (AVGO) Gets a Bullish Nod from UBS on AI Growth

Ghazal Ahmed, Yahoo Entertainment

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Investors are Watching. On June 26, UBS reiterated Nvidia and Broadcom as “Buy,” stating that both...

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 3:47 PM

Is Micron (MU) the Next Big Winner in AI Memory? Analysts Think So

Is Micron (MU) the Next Big Winner in AI Memory? Analysts Think So

Ghazal Ahmed, Yahoo Entertainment

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Investors are Watching. On June 26, UBS raised the firm’s price target on the stock to $155...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTechnology RegulationMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 3:41 PM

Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Calls for ceasefire grow as US and Israeli leaders discuss potential truce amid escalating violence in Gaza.

Middle EastInternational CrisisPublic Health EmergencySecurity IncidentsForeign Policy & International

Jun 29, 2025, 3:33 PM

Is AppLovin (APP) Outpacing Its Peers? One Analyst Thinks So

Is AppLovin (APP) Outpacing Its Peers? One Analyst Thinks So

Ghazal Ahmed, Yahoo Entertainment

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Investors are Watching. On June 26, Piper Sandler analyst James Callahan raised the price target...

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTechnology Regulation

Jun 29, 2025, 3:29 PM

How Trump Is Making The Chinese Yuan Great Again

How Trump Is Making The Chinese Yuan Great Again

William Pesek, Senior Contributor, William Pesek, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/williampesek/, Forbes

In his wildest dreams, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his designs on currency domination couldn’t have imagined a better foil than Donald Trump.

TradeChinaEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Jun 29, 2025, 3:02 PM

Trump Says He Has A Buyer Lined Up For TikTok

Trump Says He Has A Buyer Lined Up For TikTok

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Trump said a “group of very wealthy people” intends to buy TikTok.

Economy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalChina

Jun 29, 2025, 3:01 PM

Trump Claims ‘Victory’ After His Spending Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle—But Democrats Stall Final Vote

Trump Claims ‘Victory’ After His Spending Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle—But Democrats Stall Final Vote

Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff, Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/, Forbes

The measure has gone through several revisions as Republicans have sparred over provisions ahead of the bill’s July 4 deadline.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationEconomy & Finance

Jun 29, 2025, 2:23 PM

Conservatives happier than liberals? Register readers weigh in. | Letters

Conservatives happier than liberals? Register readers weigh in. | Letters

The Register's readers, Des Moines Register

Reactions to recent opinion pieces and view on the Big Beautiful Bill account for letters published June 23-29, 2025.

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Jun 29, 2025, 2:13 PM

WATCH: Frightening malfunction at Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour

WATCH: Frightening malfunction at Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour

ABC News

Beyoncé was performing the song "16 CARRAIGES" when her flying car prop titled mid-air. The singer kept calm and held on tight as the crew safely lowered her back to the ground.

Jun 29, 2025, 2:00 PM

“How is it ever going to stop?”: Rod Stewart takes on Trump, Musk and the war in Gaza

“How is it ever going to stop?”: Rod Stewart takes on Trump, Musk and the war in Gaza

Alex Galbraith, Salon

Rod Stewart laid into Donald Trump and Elon Musk and criticized the ongoing war in Gaza in a new interview.

Media & CommunicationsForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 29, 2025, 2:00 PM

If Fed Cuts Result In Inflation, Then Chair Powell Has Nothing To Fear

If Fed Cuts Result In Inflation, Then Chair Powell Has Nothing To Fear

John Tamny, Contributor, John Tamny, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/, Forbes

Markets are powerful, and to say they can overcome central plans insults understatement.

Economy & FinanceBankingStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 2:00 PM

Trump’s NASDAQ Up 5.2% In First Half After Biden’s 18% 2024 Pop

Trump’s NASDAQ Up 5.2% In First Half After Biden’s 18% 2024 Pop

Peter Cohan, Senior Contributor, Peter Cohan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/, Forbes

Tariffs, uncertainty, and inflation crimped stocks in first half of 2025 after AI frenzy and strong earnings sent Nasdaq up 18% in 2024. Bet on companies Trump favors.

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTaxesTradePolicy & Legislation

Jun 29, 2025, 1:58 PM

Swiss Watch Exports Tumble Following Surge As Tariffs Loom

Swiss Watch Exports Tumble Following Surge As Tariffs Loom

Carol Besler, Contributor, Carol Besler, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbesler/, Forbes

Swiss watch exports are on a roller coaster ride so far this year, surging in April ahead of speculation about tariffs, before tanking in May.

Economy & FinanceTrade

Jun 29, 2025, 1:25 PM

Crypto Bros Are Winning Big in Trump’s America

Crypto Bros Are Winning Big in Trump’s America

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

The industry that brought you Bitcoin casinos and NFT grifts is now riding high on regulation, respectability, and record profits thanks to the White House.

Economy & FinanceCryptocurrencyPolicy & LegislationGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Jun 29, 2025, 1:21 PM

Flint's still-unfinished lead pipe replacement serves as cautionary tale to other cities

Flint's still-unfinished lead pipe replacement serves as cautionary tale to other cities

MICHAEL PHILLIS and TAMMY WEBBER, Yahoo Entertainment

Jeffrey Bell watched as crews dug up and replaced neighbors’ lead water pipes, hoping his mother’s house would be next. Workers told him it wasn’t on their ...

EnvironmentPublic HealthHousingRegional & StateCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 1:12 PM

Millennials Plan To Spend More in Retirement Than Boomers — How Much?

Millennials Plan To Spend More in Retirement Than Boomers — How Much?

Jami Farkas, Yahoo Entertainment

A survey by GOBankingRates asked 1,395 Americans ages 18 and older their thoughts about 12 retirement-related questions, including just how much they plan to...

Economy & FinancePersonal & FamilyHealth & Science

Jun 29, 2025, 1:02 PM

Israel tells people in northern Gaza to evacuate as Trump issues call for war to end

Israel tells people in northern Gaza to evacuate as Trump issues call for war to end

CBC News

The Israeli military ordered Palestinians to evacuate areas in northern Gaza on Sunday before intensified fighting against Hamas, as U.S. President Donald Trump called for an end to the war amid renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire.

Middle EastInternational CrisisNATOForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 29, 2025, 12:47 PM

GOP Senate Advances Major Student Loan Reforms — With Some Big Tweaks

GOP Senate Advances Major Student Loan Reforms — With Some Big Tweaks

Adam S. Minsky, Senior Contributor, Adam S. Minsky, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/, Forbes

Included in the bill are major reforms to student loan repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs – but with some notable changes.

Policy & LegislationEducationEconomy & Finance

Jun 29, 2025, 12:28 PM

Investors piled out of U.S. bond funds in Q2, but long-term Treasuries may soon get relief

Investors piled out of U.S. bond funds in Q2, but long-term Treasuries may soon get relief

Greg McKenna, Yahoo Entertainment

The Federal Reserve has moved to boost bank participation in the bond market.

BankingStock MarketBudgetEconomy & FinanceFederal Agencies

Jun 29, 2025, 12:03 PM

How Trump Differs From Predecessors In The Handling Of Foreign Crises

How Trump Differs From Predecessors In The Handling Of Foreign Crises

Edward Segal, Senior Contributor, Edward Segal, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/, Forbes

A chaotic and unpredictable approach to managing crisis situations can be dangerous and unsettling in the corporate world and international arena.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 12:02 PM

The left's new anti-Christian smear backfires — exposing its deepest fear

The left's new anti-Christian smear backfires — exposing its deepest fear

Chris Enloe, TheBlaze

The left's new favorite boogeyman — so-called "Christian nationalism" — is back in the headlines. But don't be fooled by the narrative. The real story isn't about Christian extremism but an obsession with tarring faithful conservative Christians.After police …

Social Issues & CultureMedia & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Jun 29, 2025, 12:00 PM

Fairphone Has a New Plan to Get You to Care

Fairphone Has a New Plan to Get You to Care

Andrew Williams, Wired

WIRED loves Fairphone and everything it stands for—but people just aren’t buying its devices, and the few who have don’t need to upgrade.

Technology RegulationEnvironmentSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 11:00 AM

Trump defends Netanyahu, attacks Israeli prosecutors over corruption trial

Trump defends Netanyahu, attacks Israeli prosecutors over corruption trial

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump links US aid to Netanyahu’s corruption trial in fiery post on his social media site.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelLegal & JusticeGovernment & AdministrationMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 10:58 AM

Links 6/29/2025

Links 6/29/2025

Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our strategic daily links: hungry elephant, more heat and less ice, Chinese hospital, Mexico an enemy, Gaza horrors, Iran damage assessments, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched exce…

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Jun 29, 2025, 10:55 AM

Powell and Lagarde Count Cost of Trump’s Turbulence

Powell and Lagarde Count Cost of Trump’s Turbulence

Craig Stirling, Yahoo Entertainment

(Bloomberg) -- The global economy’s concussion from five months of Donald Trump’s presidency is likely to feature when five of the world’s leading central...

Economy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & Administration

Jun 29, 2025, 10:38 AM

10 Sunday Reads

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Dollar’s Decline Meets Rising Dedollarization: The Threat Comes from Within. The Bloomberg Dollar Index has fallen nearly 8.5 percent, its steepest drop since the 1980s…

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Jun 29, 2025, 10:30 AM

Inside the Chrisleys' prison experience: From reality TV to federal custody and back

Inside the Chrisleys' prison experience: From reality TV to federal custody and back

Doc Louallen, Knez Walker, Rachel Rosenbaum, Elizabeth Perkin, ABC News

Todd and Julie Chrisley detail their prison experience, presidential pardon and future plans after their daughter Savannah led the fight for their freedom.

Criminal CasesLegal & JusticePersonal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 10:07 AM

Republicans and climate change

Republicans and climate change

William deBuys, Salon

They know better but they’d rather fight than switch

EnvironmentEnergyClimate PolicyPolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

Trump’s One-and-Done Approach to Military Force

Trump’s One-and-Done Approach to Military Force

Missy Ryan, Ashley Parker, The Atlantic

The president has railed against America’s “endless wars.” But he’s found a style of attack that he likes.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityMilitarySecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

The Iran-China-Russia Axis Crumbles When It Matters

The Iran-China-Russia Axis Crumbles When It Matters

Leon Aron, The Atlantic

Beijing likes allies who needle the U.S., but it values stability even more.

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaRussiaMiddle EastInternational Organizations

Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

Leonard David, Space.com

"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure the US does not cede leadership in deep space to other nations, such as China."

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaAsia PacificSpace PolicySecurity & Intelligence

Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

After criticism from MAGA world, Amy Coney Barrett delivers for Trump

After criticism from MAGA world, Amy Coney Barrett delivers for Trump

nbcnews.com, Biztoc.com

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett had faced vitriol for sporadic votes against Trump, but she then authored a major win for Trump on birthright citizenship.

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtElections & Politics

Jun 29, 2025, 9:33 AM

We can still save education — and that’s the key to saving democracy

We can still save education — and that’s the key to saving democracy

Henry A. Giroux, Salon

Higher education nurtures critical thinking and democratic action. That's why the right wants to destroy it

EducationSocial Issues & CultureLegal & Justice

Jun 29, 2025, 9:30 AM

5 carriers you should sign up for instead of Trump Mobile

5 carriers you should sign up for instead of Trump Mobile

Joe Maring, Android Authority

Trump Mobile's 47 Plan offers unlimited calls, text, and data for $47.45 per month. Don't sign up for it; join one of these carriers instead.

Small BusinessTechnology RegulationPersonal Business

Jun 29, 2025, 9:30 AM

The Millionaire Exodus Myth

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

Millionaires are not fleeing countries to escape taxes.

TaxesEconomy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Jun 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

The CEO building the 'Ikea of factories' wants to democratize semiconductor production

The CEO building the 'Ikea of factories' wants to democratize semiconductor production

Lakshmi Varanasi, Business Insider

Semiconductor factories are massive, expensive, and take a while to build. Brooklyn-based Nanotronics wants to change that with modular fabs.

Technology RegulationScience PolicyEconomy & FinanceSmall Business

Jun 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

Who said that? NPR's approach to anonymous sources

Who said that? NPR's approach to anonymous sources

Meghan Ashford-Grooms, NPR

Sometimes people with vital information face serious risks for speaking to a journalist. In those cases, NPR may consider granting the source anonymity. Here's how we think about it.

Media & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Jun 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

How Biden Is to Blame for Israel and the U.S.’s 12-Day War Against Iran

How Biden Is to Blame for Israel and the U.S.’s 12-Day War Against Iran

Jamal Abdi, The Intercept

Biden’s failure to reenter Obama’s nuclear deal helped create the risk for a potentially catastrophic U.S. war against Iran. The post How Biden Is to Blame for Israel and the U.S.’s 12-Day War Against Iran appeared first on The Intercept.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranArms ControlSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months: IAEA chief

Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months: IAEA chief

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Rafael Grossi raises concern over Iran's stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium, just below weapons grade.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranNuclear Policy

Jun 29, 2025, 7:47 AM

Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says

Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says

BBC News

Rafael Grossi's claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "totally obliterated".

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNuclear PolicyInternational OrganizationsNational Security

Jun 29, 2025, 6:34 AM

Charlize Theron Fears ‘Millions of People…Are Going to Die’ Because of Foreign Aid Cuts

Charlize Theron Fears ‘Millions of People…Are Going to Die’ Because of Foreign Aid Cuts

Marcmalkin, Variety

Charlize Theron delivered fired up remarks Saturday about immigration, LGBTQ and women’s rights and the devastating cuts to foreign aid. “The world feels like it’s burning because it is,” the Oscar winner said at the fifth annual Charlize Theron Africa Outrea…

Foreign Policy & InternationalSocial Issues & CultureWomen's RightsLGBTQ+ RightsImmigration

Jun 29, 2025, 5:58 AM

Senate Republicans vote to advance Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Senate Republicans vote to advance Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The US president's sweeping tax cut and spending bill clears first hurdle in the Senate.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceTaxesBudget

Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 AM

Trump goes scorched earth on Thom Tillis over "big, beautiful bill"

Trump goes scorched earth on Thom Tillis over "big, beautiful bill"

axios.com, Biztoc.com

President Trump says he'll meet with potential GOP primary challengers to Sen. Thom Tillis after the North Carolina Republican voted Saturday against advancing the "big, beautiful bill." Why it matters: Tillis faces one of the toughest re-election fights of …

Elections & PoliticsGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 29, 2025, 2:45 AM

What Executives Need To Know About The State Of Sustainability Reporting In July 2025

What Executives Need To Know About The State Of Sustainability Reporting In July 2025

Jon McGowan, Contributor, Jon McGowan, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmcgowan/, Forbes

The future of sustainability reporting is being reevaluated. With so many moving pieces in jurisdictions around the world, it is difficult to know what to watch.

Economy & FinanceEnvironmentHealth & Science

Jun 29, 2025, 2:38 AM

Trump criticizes Tillis over 'big, beautiful bill'

Trump criticizes Tillis over 'big, beautiful bill'

breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com

United States President Donald Trump criticized Senator Thom Tillis, saying that it looked like he "wants to tell the nation that he’s giving them a 68% tax increase, as opposed to the biggest tax cut...

TaxesPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Jun 29, 2025, 2:34 AM

WATCH: New York Islanders NHL draft pick honors late mother

WATCH: New York Islanders NHL draft pick honors late mother

ABC News

Matthew Schaefer, the 17-year-old number one draft pick honored his late mother who died 16 months ago from breast cancer.

Personal & FamilyHealth & Science

Jun 29, 2025, 2:18 AM

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