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Trans troops in US military 'in survival mode' as ban on serving kicks in

Trans troops in US military 'in survival mode' as ban on serving kicks in

BBC News

Two transgender officers say they fear their military careers are over due to Trump’s ban on trans service members.

Security & IntelligenceMilitaryLGBTQ+ RightsCivil RightsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 30, 2025, 11:40 PM

Elon Says He’s Launching ‘the America Party’ to Compete With Democrats and Republicans If Budget Bill Passes

Elon Says He’s Launching ‘the America Party’ to Compete With Democrats and Republicans If Budget Bill Passes

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty," Musk tweeted.

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPolitical Endorsements

Jun 30, 2025, 11:36 PM

AT&T says ‘our network’ wasn’t to blame for Trump’s troubled conference call

AT&T says ‘our network’ wasn’t to blame for Trump’s troubled conference call

Jay Peters, The Verge

AT&T believes its network wasn’t at fault for a conference call where President Donald Trump accused the company of being “totally unable to make their equipment work properly.” Instead, AT&T is blaming an unnamed “conference call platform.”  Earlier on Monda…

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Jun 30, 2025, 11:27 PM

Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions

Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president's decree.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 30, 2025, 10:51 PM

The Trump Robot Has Returned to Center Stage at Disney World, With a Facelift

The Trump Robot Has Returned to Center Stage at Disney World, With a Facelift

Sabina Graves, Gizmodo.com

The president's uncanny valley robot takes the oath of office for theme park goers in Orlando, Florida.

Regional & StatePersonal & Family

Jun 30, 2025, 10:35 PM

Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of USAID on its last day

Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of USAID on its last day

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The former US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a 'mistake' on the last day of the agency's operations.

Government & AdministrationForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 30, 2025, 10:27 PM

The Republican tax bill, explained in 500 words

The Republican tax bill, explained in 500 words

Andrew Prokop, Vox

Republicans are barreling ahead to try to pass President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” — legislation that somehow manages to combine massive fiscal irresponsibility with devastating spending cuts. The bill would keep the “Trump tax cuts” originally…

Economy & FinanceTaxesPolicy & LegislationBudgetGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 10:20 PM

Corruption Database – DJT

Corruption Database – DJT

codeddarkness, Github.com

Corruption database. Contribute to codeddarkness/taco_pardons development by creating an account on GitHub.

PardonsEthicsDOJ ActionsLegal & JusticePersonal Business

Jun 30, 2025, 10:18 PM

Appeals court hears arguments over Trump's invocation of Alien Enemies Act

Appeals court hears arguments over Trump's invocation of Alien Enemies Act

Armando Garcia, ABC News

An appeals court heard arguments Monday over whether the Trump administration can invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants it says are Tren de Aragua members.

Legal & JusticeForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceImmigration

Jun 30, 2025, 10:17 PM

Collins, Murkowski vote with Democrats on striking Planned Parenthood provision from GOP megabill

Collins, Murkowski vote with Democrats on striking Planned Parenthood provision from GOP megabill

Alexander Bolton, The Hill

Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) on Monday sided with Democrats who were trying to strike a provision from the GOP’s...

Policy & LegislationHealthcareLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Jun 30, 2025, 10:16 PM

Some people who will feel the effects of Trump's megabill

Some people who will feel the effects of Trump's megabill

Jay O'Brien, ABC News

As Republicans sprint to pass Trump’s megabill, we talked to Americans poring over the bill’s hundreds of pages and trying to determine how it might change their lives.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinancePersonal & FamilyRegional & StateCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 10:01 PM

Trump Insults America—Again

Trump Insults America—Again

Tom Nichols, The Atlantic

The president of the United States seems to have no interest in appealing to a national sense of pride or honor.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & FamilyElections & PoliticsGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 9:52 PM

White House Pushes B.S. About ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as Popularity Craters

White House Pushes B.S. About ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as Popularity Craters

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

The White House insists that Trump and the GOP's reconciliation bill will "protect Medicaid" as the legislation grows unpopular with the public.

Policy & LegislationHealthcareGovernment & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 9:49 PM

WATCH: 1st Black female US senator reflects on historic career

WATCH: 1st Black female US senator reflects on historic career

ABC News

Carol Moseley Braun, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, looks back on her historic career in her memoir, “Trailblazer.”

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & CultureLegal & Justice

Jun 30, 2025, 9:21 PM

WATCH: Trump sent handwritten note to Powell calling for lower interest rates

WATCH: Trump sent handwritten note to Powell calling for lower interest rates

ABC News

During Monday’s briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt held up the note to reporters, which appeared to have been written by President Donald Trump using his signature black Sharpie.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 9:19 PM

Judge asks DOJ to clarify how birthright citizenship order will be implemented

Judge asks DOJ to clarify how birthright citizenship order will be implemented

Laura Romero, ABC News

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to explain how it will enforce President Trump's executive order seeking to eliminate birthright citizenship.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationLegal & JusticeImmigration

Jun 30, 2025, 9:17 PM

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Waymo Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing In Atlanta

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Waymo Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing In Atlanta

Ashar Jawad, Yahoo Entertainment

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is among the 13 Best Big Name Stocks to Buy Now. On June 24, the company announced that it had partnered with Waymo to...

Technology RegulationTransportationEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 9:13 PM

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

MICHELLE L. PRICE, Yahoo Entertainment

On Monday afternoon, the president of the United States was just another person complaining online about his service provider. Donald Trump wrote in a pair ...

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Jun 30, 2025, 9:03 PM

Even MAGA Is Pissed Off About Tech Bros’ Dream of Bulldozing Federal Lands to Create New Cities

Even MAGA Is Pissed Off About Tech Bros’ Dream of Bulldozing Federal Lands to Create New Cities

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

The "Freedom City" movement has reached a dead end—for now.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceLegal & JusticeEnvironment

Jun 30, 2025, 9:00 PM

Musk threatens to primary members of Congress who vote for Trump's megabill

Musk threatens to primary members of Congress who vote for Trump's megabill

Will Steakin, ABC News

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, on Monday said he would back challengers to members of Congress who vote for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

Media & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsPolitical Endorsements

Jun 30, 2025, 8:55 PM

The Supreme Court Just Discovered Nationwide Injunctions Are Bad—Right As Trump Trump Needs Them Gone

The Supreme Court Just Discovered Nationwide Injunctions Are Bad—Right As Trump Trump Needs Them Gone

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

The Supreme Court just discovered that nationwide injunctions are problematic. How convenient that this revelation came right as Donald Trump returned to office with plans to rule by executive fiat. Last week’s big Supreme Court decision in Trump v. CASA was …

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtExecutive OrdersPolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 30, 2025, 8:31 PM

Elon Musk vows to defeat Republicans who back Trump's megabill 'if it is the last thing I do'

Elon Musk vows to defeat Republicans who back Trump's megabill 'if it is the last thing I do'

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

Elon Musk is back on a tear against President Donald Trump's megabill, and is now threatening to oust Republicans who vote for it.

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPolitical Endorsements

Jun 30, 2025, 8:22 PM

Trump and Fed Policy

Trump and Fed Policy

Calculated Risk, Calculatedriskblog.com

Today President Trump put out a note urging Fed Chair Powell to lower rates. The following image, courtesy of Conor Sen, shows the central...

Economy & FinanceBankingFederal Agencies

Jun 30, 2025, 8:20 PM

Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria

Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News

He had previously announced he would lift sanctions in hopes of stabilizing the country.

Foreign Policy & InternationalExecutive OrdersMiddle East

Jun 30, 2025, 8:12 PM

Trump Says Roads Prevent Wildfires. The Truth Is More Complicated

Trump Says Roads Prevent Wildfires. The Truth Is More Complicated

Joseph Winters, Grist, Gizmodo.com

Experts say repealing the "Roadless Rule" won't help stop fires, but it will help loggers.

EnvironmentNatural DisastersPolicy & Legislation

Jun 30, 2025, 8:10 PM

Mamdani’s New York victory sparks Islamophobic backlash in US

Mamdani’s New York victory sparks Islamophobic backlash in US

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English

Advocates say attacks targeting mayoral candidate's Muslim identity show Islamophobia remains tolerated in US politics.

Social Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Jun 30, 2025, 7:51 PM

The summer is looking grim for millions of student-loan borrowers behind on payments

The summer is looking grim for millions of student-loan borrowers behind on payments

Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

Millions of student loan borrowers are facing potential wage garnishment this summer if they don't take the complicated steps to avoid default.

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationLegal & Justice

Jun 30, 2025, 7:28 PM

With hurricane season brewing, Pentagon stops sharing satellite weather data

With hurricane season brewing, Pentagon stops sharing satellite weather data

Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, USA Today

Hurricane experts have already raised alarms about the effect the Trump administration's slashing of science budgets could have on hurricane research.

National SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceScience PolicyPublic HealthCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 7:27 PM

Trump Whines About AT&T Conference Call Glitches: ‘Totally Unable to Make Their Equipment Work Properly’

Trump Whines About AT&T Conference Call Glitches: ‘Totally Unable to Make Their Equipment Work Properly’

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"AT&T obviously doesn’t know what they’re doing!" Trump wrote.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Jun 30, 2025, 7:10 PM

Public Lands Sell-Off Stripped From ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Hard-Fought Win for Conservation

Public Lands Sell-Off Stripped From ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Hard-Fought Win for Conservation

Kate Garibaldi, PetaPixel

U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has announced that he is withdrawing his latest public lands sell-off plan from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, one which would have mandated the sale of millions of acres of public land throughout the Western United Stat…

EnvironmentPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 7:04 PM

Surveillance (Against The) State: Doorbell Cam Owners Are Tipping People Off About ICE Raids

Surveillance (Against The) State: Doorbell Cam Owners Are Tipping People Off About ICE Raids

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

The cops certainly had fun partnering with Ring, the surveillance camera company now owned by Amazon. Ring handed out free cameras to cops, who handed out these cameras to citizens with the implicit expectation that they’d have warrantless access to camera fo…

Security & IntelligenceBorder SecurityLegal & JusticeCivil RightsTechnology Regulation

Jun 30, 2025, 7:01 PM

Was ancient Mars habitable? NASA's Perseverance rover is grinding into a 'weird, uncooperative' rock to find out

Was ancient Mars habitable? NASA's Perseverance rover is grinding into a 'weird, uncooperative' rock to find out

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com

NASA's Perseverance rover is digging deeper into Mars' geologic past as it begins grinding into rock surfaces to expose material that could hold clues to the planet's ancient environment and habitability.

Health & ScienceScience PolicyPublic HealthSpace Policy

Jun 30, 2025, 7:00 PM

Polls show Americans largely oppose Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Polls show Americans largely oppose Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Oren Oppenheim, ABC News

Polling taken across the past month shows that Americans largely disapprove of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" – but are more split on some of its provisions.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceTaxesElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Jun 30, 2025, 6:46 PM

US lawmakers allege OnePlus devices are collecting potential 'sensitive personal information'

US lawmakers allege OnePlus devices are collecting potential 'sensitive personal information'

nickodiaz@sbcglobal.net (Nickolas Diaz) , Nickolas Diaz, Android Central

A couple of U.S. lawmakers reportedly want to investigate OnePlus over "security concerns."

Security & IntelligenceTechnology RegulationForeign Policy & InternationalChina

Jun 30, 2025, 6:28 PM

The 3 Billionaires Dominating Our Economy (and Our Wallets)

The 3 Billionaires Dominating Our Economy (and Our Wallets)

Jennifer Taylor, Yahoo Entertainment

It's wild, but true -- a few rich men largely control the U.S. economy. Three billionaires have incredible sway over economic conditions, but for largely...

Economy & FinanceSmall BusinessTaxes

Jun 30, 2025, 6:26 PM

Forecasters to Lose Hurricane Satellite Data at the Worst Possible Time

Forecasters to Lose Hurricane Satellite Data at the Worst Possible Time

Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com

This latest blow to federal forecasting abilities is sparking outrage from meteorologists and public officials.

Public Health EmergencyNational SecurityCrisis & EmergencySocial Issues & Culture

Jun 30, 2025, 6:25 PM

Trump Admin Is Building a Searchable Database to Track Citizens

Trump Admin Is Building a Searchable Database to Track Citizens

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Just normal government stuff.

Government OperationsSecurity ClearancesCivil RightsTechnology Regulation

Jun 30, 2025, 6:15 PM

Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate GOP colleagues?

Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate GOP colleagues?

Isabella Murray, ABC News

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said many Republicans agree with Tillis.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 30, 2025, 6:13 PM

Opinion - The Supreme Court’s injunctions decision returns America to the constitutional horrors of Dred Scott

Opinion - The Supreme Court’s injunctions decision returns America to the constitutional horrors of Dred Scott

Austin Sarat and Steve Kramer, opinion contributors, The Hill

With its decision in Trump v. Casa, the court has become an accomplice in President Trump’s ongoing assault on our constitutional republic.

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 30, 2025, 6:00 PM

Bob Vylan’s U.S. Visas Revoked by Trump Administration After “Death to the IDF” Chant at Glastonbury

Bob Vylan’s U.S. Visas Revoked by Trump Administration After “Death to the IDF” Chant at Glastonbury

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork

British police are investigating the British punk duo, who had told the Glastonbury crowd that violence is “the only language some people speak, unfortunately”

Security ClearancesArms ControlFree SpeechSecurity IncidentsInternational Crisis

Jun 30, 2025, 5:55 PM

Senate races toward final vote on Trump's megabill after weekend of debate, drama

Senate races toward final vote on Trump's megabill after weekend of debate, drama

Allison Pecorin, Lauren Peller, Isabella Murray, ABC News

The Senate is plowing ahead toward a final vote on President Trump's sweeping tax and immigration bill, as Republicans rush to get it across the finish line by July 4.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceImmigration

Jun 30, 2025, 5:41 PM

Joint Task Force on anti-Semitism accuses Harvard of Civil Rights Act violation

Joint Task Force on anti-Semitism accuses Harvard of Civil Rights Act violation

Chris Benson, UPI.com

Threats of more funding cuts to Harvard University after a federal task force claimed the ivy league school was in "violent violation" of the Civil Rights...

Legal & JusticeCivil RightsGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 5:41 PM

Federal investigation finds Harvard violated civil rights law

Federal investigation finds Harvard violated civil rights law

Elissa Nadworny, NPR

The Trump administration has issued a notice of violation accusing Harvard University of "deliberate indifference" toward Jewish and Israeli students.

Civil RightsLegal & JusticeSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 30, 2025, 5:36 PM

Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security

Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security

BrianKrebs, Krebs on Security

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) briefed Capitol Hill staff recently on hardening the security of their mobile devices, after a contacts list stolen from the personal phone of the White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was reportedly used…

Security & IntelligenceCybersecurityFederal Agencies

Jun 30, 2025, 5:33 PM

Mortgage Rate Predictions: How Tariffs, War and the Fed Are Impacting Rates

Mortgage Rate Predictions: How Tariffs, War and the Fed Are Impacting Rates

Katherine Watt, CNET

Inflation, high interest rates and market uncertainty are impacting housing affordability this summer.

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationForeign Policy & International

Jun 30, 2025, 5:33 PM

‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US

‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US

Euan Wallace, Al Jazeera English

Hardline immigration policies under US President Donald Trump have forced some migrants to abandon their American dream.

ImmigrationBorder SecurityForeign Policy & InternationalLatin AmericaCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 5:10 PM

A timeline of the U.S.-Canada trade dispute

A timeline of the U.S.-Canada trade dispute

Max Zahn, ABC News

U.S.-Canada trade talks resumed late Sunday, days after Trump suspended them.

TradeCanadaForeign Policy & InternationalEconomy & FinanceGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 5:07 PM

WATCH: Nosy moose sticks head into car

WATCH: Nosy moose sticks head into car

ABC News

Motorists in Canada were in for an unusual traffic stop when a large moose moseyed up and stuck its nose in their vehicle's window.

Regional & StateCrisis & EmergencyHealth & Science

Jun 30, 2025, 5:02 PM

Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump

Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump

Scott Horsley, NPR

Canada scrapped a digital services tax that would have hit U.S. tech companies such as Google and Amazon after President Trump halted trade talks and threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports.

TradeTaxesTechnology RegulationCanadaEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 4:25 PM

NHC tracking system that could stall over Florida. Sarasota, Bradenton July 4th impact

NHC tracking system that could stall over Florida. Sarasota, Bradenton July 4th impact

Kim Luciani and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

A system expected to stall over Florida late this week could spell trouble for your Fourth of July outdoor plans across Sarasota-Manatee.

Natural DisastersRegional & StateCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 4:22 PM

Whistleblower: DOJ Lawyers Told To Say ‘Fuck You’ To Courts, Ignore Immigration Court Orders

Whistleblower: DOJ Lawyers Told To Say ‘Fuck You’ To Courts, Ignore Immigration Court Orders

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Quite obviously, the Trump Administration was never going to respect the law when it came to its mass deportation plans. That much became immediately clear as ICE engaged in raid after raid of neighborhoods and businesses, searching for literally any migrant,…

Government OperationsImmigrationLegal & JusticeDOJ ActionsSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 30, 2025, 4:20 PM

The Iran-Israel War Is Over. But the Arab World Is Grappling With Its Consequences

The Iran-Israel War Is Over. But the Arab World Is Grappling With Its Consequences

H.A. Hellyer, Time

The region is relieved about de-escalation. But it is also alarmed about an unrestrained Israel, writes H.A. Hellyer.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastInternational Crisis

Jun 30, 2025, 4:03 PM

Elon Musk Is Back at Tesla, but the Magic Might Be Gone

Elon Musk Is Back at Tesla, but the Magic Might Be Gone

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

After a political detour that angered customers and tanked profits, the billionaire CEO returns to a Tesla in crisis.

Personal & FamilyEconomy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Jun 30, 2025, 3:49 PM

WATCH: Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster

WATCH: Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster

ABC News

Philadelphia Phillies spokesperson Michele DeVicaris introduces Tugger, a 10-week-old service dog-in-training, a new addition to the team's off-field roster.

Personal & FamilyRegional & StateMedia & Communications

Jun 30, 2025, 3:45 PM

Joe Rogan Says Comedians Are Jealous of Carrot Top

Joe Rogan Says Comedians Are Jealous of Carrot Top

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

Other comics just want toilet seat gags of their own

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Jun 30, 2025, 3:40 PM

Liberals Are Going to Keep Losing at the Supreme Court

Liberals Are Going to Keep Losing at the Supreme Court

Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic

And they need to look elsewhere for constitutional change.

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 30, 2025, 3:28 PM

The Bezos-Sánchez Wedding Was a Real 21st Century Fairy Tale (Derogatory)

The Bezos-Sánchez Wedding Was a Real 21st Century Fairy Tale (Derogatory)

Jackie Jennings, Jezebel

This is what a fairy tale looks like in 2025: the world’s worst people descending on a drowning city, throwing money at problems they created, and asking everyone to please shut up so they can eat cake.

Personal & FamilyLifestyleRegional & StateMedia & CommunicationsCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 3:25 PM

Canada drops Big Tech tax to appease Trump

Canada drops Big Tech tax to appease Trump

Emma Roth, The Verge

Canada has scrapped its tax targeting Big Tech companies in the US after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade talks in response to the fee. On Sunday, the Canadian government announced that it will no longer implement the Digital Services Tax as…

TradeTaxesCanadaDonald TrumpForeign Policy & International

Jun 30, 2025, 3:17 PM

John Oliver on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’: ‘Death by a thousand cuts’

John Oliver on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’: ‘Death by a thousand cuts’

Guardian staff, Yahoo Entertainment

The Last Week Tonight host detailed the many problems associated with Trump’s potentially deadly new bill

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Jun 30, 2025, 3:15 PM

Kristi Noem Secretly Pocketed Cash From Dark Money Group: Report

Kristi Noem Secretly Pocketed Cash From Dark Money Group: Report

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

The Homeland Security secretary didn’t disclose $80,000 she accepted during her time as South Dakota's governor, according to ProPublica

Government & AdministrationEthicsPersonal BusinessLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Jun 30, 2025, 3:02 PM

Federal Bill Would Ban State AI Laws for Next 10 Years

Federal Bill Would Ban State AI Laws for Next 10 Years

Pesala Bandara, PetaPixel

A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from having their own regulations around AI for the next ten years is moving closer to being signed into law. [Read More]

Government OperationsPolicy & LegislationTechnology Regulation

Jun 30, 2025, 2:12 PM

WATCH: All the details from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded wedding

WATCH: All the details from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded wedding

ABC News

"GMA" shares all the highlights from Venice following Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s three-day, celebrity-filled wedding extravaganza.

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Jun 30, 2025, 2:10 PM

Families affected by cartels urge Trump admin to classify more as terrorist orgs

Families affected by cartels urge Trump admin to classify more as terrorist orgs

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News

ABC News obtained a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Jun 30, 2025, 1:49 PM

WATCH: Overnight storms impact early July 4th holiday getaways

WATCH: Overnight storms impact early July 4th holiday getaways

ABC News

Much of the nation is bracing for more severe weather as the projected record-breaking Fourth of July travel week kicks off.

Crisis & EmergencyRegional & State

Jun 30, 2025, 1:30 PM

Last-minute changes to Senate’s 'big, beautiful bill' stun clean energy industry (and Elon Musk)

Last-minute changes to Senate’s 'big, beautiful bill' stun clean energy industry (and Elon Musk)

Ben Werschkul, Yahoo Entertainment

The Senate is making a final push to advance President Trump's signature legislation this week with a flurry of last-minute changes that have stunned the...

Policy & LegislationEnergyEconomy & FinanceGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 12:44 PM

Trump Says Group of ‘Very Wealthy People’ Will Buy TikTok

Trump Says Group of ‘Very Wealthy People’ Will Buy TikTok

Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel

United States President Donald Trump said during a Fox News interview on Sunday, June 29, that he had identified a group of "very wealthy people" to buy the social media app TikTok. [Read More]

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationPersonal Business

Jun 30, 2025, 12:36 PM

Supreme Court Cripples FCC Further, Making Robocall Enforcement Likely Impossible

Supreme Court Cripples FCC Further, Making Robocall Enforcement Likely Impossible

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Whether by dodgy Supreme Court ruling, executive order, mindless DOGE cuts, or captured regulators, the U.S. right wing, usually in lockstep with consolidated corporate power, are making massive, historic, and potentially irreversible inroads in destroying al…

Legal & JusticePolicy & LegislationSecurity & IntelligenceEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 12:23 PM

In Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia’s war

In Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia’s war

Mansur Mirovalev, Al Jazeera English

A poll suggests 56 percent of Ukrainians would agree to a 'compromise' to end the conflict.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastRussiaCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 12:21 PM

US environment agency employees say Trump administration undermining mission

US environment agency employees say Trump administration undermining mission

Valerie Volcovici, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 300 current and recently terminated employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a declaration of dissent on ...

Federal AgenciesEnvironmentEthicsGovernment OperationsPolicy & Legislation

Jun 30, 2025, 12:06 PM

‘Hero of Ukraine’ commander develops drone-proof uniforms

‘Hero of Ukraine’ commander develops drone-proof uniforms

Danielle Sheridan, Yahoo Entertainment

One of Ukraine’s most decorated soldiers has developed an armoured combat suit to protect troops from drone attacks.

Security & IntelligenceMilitaryTechnology RegulationNational SecurityCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 12:00 PM

Trump DHS links data for new citizenship tracking tool. And, Senate discusses tax bill

Trump DHS links data for new citizenship tracking tool. And, Senate discusses tax bill

Brittney Melton, NPR

The Trump administration is developing a searchable national citizenship data system, worrying some officials. And, the Senate focuses on the sweeping Republican tax and spending bill.

Government OperationsImmigrationTaxesFederal AgenciesSecurity Clearances

Jun 30, 2025, 11:30 AM

Billionaires shouldn't exist, says Zohran Mamdani, as he runs to be mayor of the world's billionaire capital

Billionaires shouldn't exist, says Zohran Mamdani, as he runs to be mayor of the world's billionaire capital

Nora Redmond, Business Insider

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani said, 'what we need is a city where every single person can thrive.'

HousingSmall BusinessPolitical EndorsementsElections & Politics

Jun 30, 2025, 11:01 AM

Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs

Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs

Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal

Although onshoring has its positives, after decades of predominantly offshoring, it is not a simple task to bring factories back stateside.

Economy & FinancePolicy & Legislation

Jun 30, 2025, 11:00 AM

China is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba's main benefactor

China is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba's main benefactor

Dave Sherwood, Yahoo Entertainment

JATIBONICO, Cuba (Reuters) -Hours over rutted roads inland from Havana, the small Cuban city of Jatibonico is a snapshot of late 19th-century living, its...

ChinaLatin AmericaForeign Policy & InternationalEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 10:13 AM

WATCH: Zoo in ‘race against time’ to clone endangered species

WATCH: Zoo in ‘race against time’ to clone endangered species

ABC News

A team from the San Diego Zoo is doing what they can to prevent species from going extinct by cloning animals with preserved DNA.

Health & ScienceScience PolicyEnvironment

Jun 30, 2025, 10:10 AM

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump's help

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump's help

Daniel Ackerman, NPR

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean. Other countries say the minerals aren't America's to mine.

Foreign Policy & InternationalEconomy & FinanceGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 10:00 AM

The Case for Zohranomics

The Case for Zohranomics

John Cassidy, The New Yorker

John Cassidy writes about a prominent progressive economist who argues that Zohran Mamdani’s policy platform, and its focus on affordability, meets the moment.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 30, 2025, 10:00 AM

NASA budget cuts threaten Europe's already troubled flagship Mars rover

NASA budget cuts threaten Europe's already troubled flagship Mars rover

tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) , Tereza Pultarova, Space.com

NASA was to supply some critical technologies for the mission, which Europe may not be able to readily replace.

Space PolicyEuropeGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jun 30, 2025, 10:00 AM

After Iran, Trump Aims to End War in Gaza

After Iran, Trump Aims to End War in Gaza

Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time

After brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump is pushing for a deal to end the war in Gaza.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 9:30 AM

I tasted ecstasy, whimsy, and freedom sampling Benihana's new $15.95 'Power Lunch'

I tasted ecstasy, whimsy, and freedom sampling Benihana's new $15.95 'Power Lunch'

Sophie Kleeman, Business Insider

Benihana's new "Power Lunch" special is a welcome — and affordable — break from the drudgery of sad desk lunches.

Personal & FamilyHealth & ScienceEconomy & Finance

Jun 30, 2025, 9:17 AM

Once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Spain

Once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Spain

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

At least 50 world leaders gather in Seville to address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare.

Foreign Policy & InternationalInternational OrganizationsPolicy & LegislationHealth & Science

Jun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

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…

Legal & JusticeGovernment & AdministrationCivil Rights

Jun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM

80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him

80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him

Tom Dreisbach, NPR

Andrew Roth survived the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Jack Moran helped liberate the camp while serving in the U.S. Army. Decades after liberation, the two met and shared their stories.

Legal & JusticeSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & FamilyRegional & StateCrisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM

We’ve been living under Hitler’s spell – time to wake up

We’ve been living under Hitler’s spell – time to wake up

Alec Ryrie, Yahoo Entertainment

The age of Hitler was not the Thirties and Forties: it has been our own lifetimes. It began in the Forties, was in full swing by the Sixties and is only now,...

Free SpeechPolitical EndorsementsRacial JusticeSocial MediaCivil Rights

Jun 30, 2025, 8:24 AM

The impact of UVA's President resignation on public higher education

The impact of UVA's President resignation on public higher education

Leila Fadel, NPR

The University of Virginia's President resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. Leila Fadel asks Professor Brenden Cantwell at Michigan State about the impact on public higher education.

Government & AdministrationRegional & State

Jun 30, 2025, 8:18 AM

FTSE 100 LIVE: Markets higher as US-UK trade deal comes into force

FTSE 100 LIVE: Markets higher as US-UK trade deal comes into force

Lucy Harley-McKeown, Yahoo Entertainment

The deal lays out rules for imports and exports of cars and aerospace parts, reducing levies.

TradeEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Jun 30, 2025, 7:48 AM

Trump admin live updates: Senate to begin 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote-a-rama Monday

Trump admin live updates: Senate to begin 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote-a-rama Monday

David Brennan, ABC News

The Senate will begin its "vote-a-rama" at 9 a.m. Monday, during which time senators will offer amendments to the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jun 30, 2025, 6:46 AM

After five years in Belarus jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky says he's not broken

After five years in Belarus jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky says he's not broken

BBC News

Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.

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Jun 30, 2025, 5:26 AM

Trump Bullies Canada Into Killing Its Big Tech Tax

Trump Bullies Canada Into Killing Its Big Tech Tax

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

After a weekend standoff triggered by President Donald Trump, Ottawa has rescinded its controversial Digital Services Tax, handing a major victory to the White House and Silicon Valley.

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Jun 30, 2025, 4:18 AM

US Senate begins debate on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

US Senate begins debate on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Forecaster says the bill would cut health cover for 11.8 million people and increase deficit by $3.3 trillion.

Policy & LegislationHealthcareEconomy & FinanceBudget

Jun 30, 2025, 3:08 AM

Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks

Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Canada's prime minister says trade talks with US will resume after Ottawa drops new levy.

TradeTaxesEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & Administration

Jun 30, 2025, 3:01 AM

WATCH: Lingering delays kick off holiday travel rush

WATCH: Lingering delays kick off holiday travel rush

ABC News

Travelers were temporarily stranded as several major travel hubs were hit with delays, cancellations and ground stops ahead of the Fourth of July travel rush.

Crisis & Emergency

Jun 30, 2025, 12:54 AM

WATCH: Deadly explosion in Philadelphia leaves multiple homes destroyed

WATCH: Deadly explosion in Philadelphia leaves multiple homes destroyed

ABC News

A deadly home explosion and fire in Philadelphia left three homes collapsed. ABC News' Perry Russom reports.

Crisis & EmergencyNatural Disasters

Jun 30, 2025, 12:53 AM

WATCH: Woman injured after falling from drawbridge in Miami

WATCH: Woman injured after falling from drawbridge in Miami

ABC News

Witnesses watched in horror as a woman fell from a drawbridge in Miami, according to ABC News affiliate WPLG. Investigators say the woman suffered serious injuries to her legs.

Crisis & EmergencyRegional & State

Jun 30, 2025, 12:20 AM

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