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Volume 1 • Issue No. 182 • Updated Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 08:06 AM UTC

Senate Republicans push for Trump's tax and spending bill

Senate Republicans are making a final effort to advance President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks and spending cuts, with an overnight session to secure support.

Sources: AP News


Thailand's Prime Minister suspended over leaked phone call

Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending an investigation into a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian leader, stirring political turmoil.

Sources: AP News


Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in Idaho student murders

Bryan Kohberger is set to plead guilty to the murder of four University of Idaho students in a deal to avoid the death penalty.

Sources: AP News


Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 74, including at a crowded cafe

Israeli forces killed at least 74 people in Gaza, including 30 in a strike on a seaside cafe crowded with women and children, amid ongoing conflict.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, leaves 20 dead

A surge in cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, resulted in 20 deaths, including four decapitated bodies found hanging from a bridge, amid a power struggle within the Sinaloa Cartel.

Sources: AP News, NPR


DOJ announces record-breaking health care fraud takedown

The Justice Department has charged nearly 300 individuals in health care fraud schemes totaling $14.6 billion, marking the largest such takedown in department history.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Senate considers ending EV tax credit earlier than planned

The Senate's version of a tax and spending bill proposes to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicle purchases by September 30, sooner than the House version, sparking debate among advocates and critics.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Bob Vylan faces U.K. criminal investigation after Glastonbury performance

British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan is under criminal investigation in the U.K. for leading chants against the Israeli military during a Glastonbury performance, which was broadcast live by the BBC.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Judge approves sale of 23andMe to nonprofit led by co-founder

A bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of 23andMe to a nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki, avoiding the transfer of DNA data to a third party amid privacy concerns.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Suspect identified in fatal ambush of Idaho firefighters

Authorities have identified a suspect in the fatal ambush of two firefighters in Idaho, who were lured to a deliberately set brush fire before being shot.

Sources: AP News, NPR