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Several conservative House Republicans expressed grave reservations about changes the Senate made to the party’s major policy bill, leaving its fate and the timing of any final vote uncertain. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The liberal media is trying to spoil the bill.
Protestors railed on Tuesday against an Orange County congresswoman who could be a critical vote on President Trump's proposal to cut more than $1 trillion in federal dollars that helped pay for healthcare for those in need. LA Times
Though Kohberger's plea was likely to spell out how he carried out the killing, it remains unclear whether he will ever explain why he did it. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Guilty!
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Purdue University researchers said Wednesday that they will send a new expedition team to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane based on evidence that it may have crashed in a remote island in the South Pacific. New York Post
So far, Trump’s strategy of easing pressure on Russia in hopes that it will entice Putin into a ceasefire hasn’t worked — indeed, it has made things worse. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Trump is making a big mistake.
The nation’s largest abortion provider must stop offering it in some states or risk losing millions in Medicaid funding to provide basic health care for low-income Americans. New York Times
VOA VIEW: They are in a mess.
Such a path could drastically raise the stakes for federal investigations of state or county officials, bringing the department and the threat of criminalization into the election system. New York Times
Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines. New York Times
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republican prosecutors in Wisconsin said they intended to enforce the old law. New York Times
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The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs. New York Times
VOA VIEW: A deal with Vietnam is possible.
An Iran-affiliated hacker group is threatening to publish a cache of emails that it claims were stolen from senior Trump administration officials and close allies. OANN
VOA VIEW: It's time to hit Iran, again.
President Trump seemingly offered an endorsement of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election bid on Tuesday, while simultaneously issuing a stark warning to Democratic socialist and mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani—threatening arrest should he obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. OANN
VOA VIEW: As he should.
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear a case initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance, the current vice president, among other Republicans, seeking to lift limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates. OANN
VOA VIEW: Time will tell what happens.
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A federal judge issued a "show cause" order Tuesday demanding to know why a lawyer in a lawsuit against the Trump administration submitted a brief citing a case that doesn't appear to actually exist. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The judge should burn his ass.
A presidential portrait with Donald Trump's approval now hangs in the Colorado Capitol after his complaints got a previous one of him taken down. Washington Times
It was a surprising statement from Attorney General Pam Bondi as the Trump administration promises to release more files from its sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein: The FBI, she said, was reviewing "tens of thousands of videos" of the wealthy financier "with children or child porn." Washington Times
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The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the U.S., according to court documents filed Tuesday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Like father, like son.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law an overhaul of California's landmark environmental protection rules that he says is essential to address the state's critical housing shortage and long-running homeless crisis. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Newsom doesn't know up from down.
A federal judge approved the sale of genetics company 23andMe to the TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit led by the company's cofounder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki. Washington Times
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good and bad news.
Bryan Kohberger is expected to plead guilty in the 2022 slayings of four University of Idaho students in a deal that will spare him from the death penalty. CBS
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Republicans can likely only afford to lose three votes, and several GOP critics have threatened to sink the bill. CBS
VOA VIEW: There are fools on both sides.
The FBI has been headquartered in downtown Washington since 1975 but structural problems have plagued the building for two decades. CBS
More than 1,500 flights were canceled Tuesday and hundreds of more have been canceled Wednesday, causing headaches for one of summer's busiest travel weeks. Major storms slammed the Northeast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and flooding. CBS
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Billionaire Elon Musk is floating a new political party dubbed the "America Party" — but the idea could face major hurdles. CBS
VOA VIEW: He is acting like a rich baby.
Economists polled by Dow Jones forecasted an increase of 100,000 for the month. CNBC
Homeowner’s insurance premiums are going up as increasingly severe storms and other disasters, combined with rising housing costs, are pushing rates higher. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Sad news.
Mortgage rates continued to fall, causing more homeowners to apply to refinance at those lower rates. CNBC
ICE agents conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied minors reveal sponsors with criminal records and cases where children faced neglect and exploitation. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Another Biden fiasco.
Brian Tarrence, 51, disappeared from Grace Bay while vacationing with his wife in Turks and Caicos, prompting investigation by local police and private investigator. FOX News
FBI arrests two Chinese nationals charged with gathering intelligence on U.S. Navy members, facilitating cash payments, and recruiting assets for China's intelligence service FOX News
ICE and federal officers face 690% increase in assaults since Trump took office, with DHS recording 79 events compared to 10 in the same period last year. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It's getting worse because liberal fools.
Los Angeles activist Juliana Calderon's allegation she was abducted by armed men sparks controversy as her family claims she's being held at the border. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It seems she may be lying.
Ukraine has expressed concern that Russia may be emboldened after the United States put a pause on a shipment of armament to Ukraine due to lessened stockpile concerns. UPI
Paramount has reached a settlement with Donald Trump, who sued CBS News for $20 billion over the editing of a 60 Minutes interview with his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. UPI
VOA VIEW: Another Trump win.
The United States has blacklisted a Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider, two affiliated companies and four of its leaders accused of aiding bad actors in evading detection as they conduct cybercrimes. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
The University of Pennsylvania and the federal government have reached an agreement that the Ivy League school will adhere to the Trump administration's ban on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. UPI
VOA VIEW: Great news.
The Trump administration has approved California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for disaster relief following last month's riots in downtown Los Angeles, the Small Business Administration announced Tuesday. UPI
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