The United States Senate delivered a stunning blow to millions of Americans on Monday night when Republicans narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act in a dramatic 51-50 vote. The controversial healthcare legislation, which could fundamentally reshape medical access and food assistance programs across the nation, passed only after Vice President J.D....
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‘Vile and Immature Human Beings’: Black Author Says White Couple Tried to Get Her Removed from VIP Section of Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship, Implied She Traded Incident Favors for Access
A Black British author recounted a racist encounter with a white couple on a cruise ship who accused her of trading sexual favors for VIP access and complained about her to staff members. Toni Tone took to TikTok to discuss the incident, which she described as “the most racist encounter” of her life during a...
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Tie breaker vote lets Trump’s tax bill survive Senate chaos
Vice President JD Vance delivers crucial tie-breaking vote as GOP divisions threaten legislative agenda The Senate narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation Tuesday night following a marathon session that exposed deep fractures within the Republican Party. The 50-50 vote required Vice President JD Vance to cast the decisive ballot, highlighting the...
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‘Self-Defense Is Absurd’: White Lifeguard Who Shot 15-Year-Old Black Boy In the Back and Killed Him, Claims He Was Provoked By Teens; Family Pushes for Hate Crime Charges
A Chicago lifeguard has been charged with the murder and attempted murder of two Black teenage boys – one of whom is the cousin of Laquan McDonald – after opening fire on a group of teenagers near a swimming pool. Authorities charged Charles Leto, 55, with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated...
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Senate battles over explosive no-tax-on-overtime package
President Donald Trump’s ambitious 940-page legislative package promises significant tax relief while fundamentally reshaping federal spending priorities. The Senate bill emerged near midnight as Republicans race toward their self-imposed July 4 deadline, despite uncertainty about securing sufficient votes for passage. Senate Majority Leader John Thune continues behind-the-scenes negotiations to build consensus among divided Republican members....
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‘Who Comes Up With This Stuff??!:’ Trump Posts Zany Cartoon of Himself Dropping French Fries at a Fast Food Restaurant to Promote His Giant Tax and Spend Bill
The Trump administration put out a head scratcher of a cartoon of President Donald Trump working in a fast food restaurant as smooth jazzy music plays under the video to promote the President’s controversial “One Big, Beautiful Bill” now under consideration in the Senate. The White House launched the video from its officials X account...
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Elon Musk unleashes fury at Trump’s latest proposal
A dramatic public confrontation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has erupted over controversial legislation that could reshape the nation’s energy landscape. The heated exchange reveals deep divisions within conservative circles and threatens to upend both political alliances and business relationships worth billions of dollars. Musk has launched an unprecedented attack on Trump’s flagship domestic...