Jun 29 Watch 1:57 News Wrap: Trump's big budget bill advances in Senate In our news wrap Sunday, the Senate began debating Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill as Republicans hope to pass it by July 4, Ukrainian officials said Russia carried out one of its biggest aerial attacks of the war overnight,… Continue watching
Jun 29 Trump says he's not planning to extend pause on most of his tariffs beyond July 9 By David Klepper, Ali Swenson, Associated Press “We’ll look at how a country treats us — are they good, are they not so good — some countries we don’t care, we’ll just send a high number out,” Trump told Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures" during a… Continue reading
Jun 29 Republican North Carolina Sen. Tillis won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Tillis, who would have been up for a third term, acknowledged the difficult political environment for those who buck their party and go it alone. His decision will create a political opportunity for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, opening… Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Senate debates Trump's budget package after reading full text of 940-page bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Unable to stop the march toward passage of the 940-page bill by Trump's Fourth of July deadline, Senate Democrats are using the tools at their disposal to delay and drag out the process. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 2:09 News Wrap: Senate Republicans unveil their version of Trump's big budget bill By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Saturday, senators are holding a rare weekend session as the deadline to pass Trump’s budget bill looms, mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel,… Continue watching
Jun 28 What's in the latest version of Trump's 'big bill' Senate Republicans are trying to pass By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. Continue reading
Jun 28 Hortmans' beloved dog Gilbert lay in state with slain Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse By John Hanna, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Gilbert the golden retriever was home with Democratic leader and Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband when a gunman fatally shot the couple and mortally wounded their beloved dog. And he was with them again Friday when the… Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Senate Republicans advance Trump's big budget bill after dramatic procedural vote By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage. Continue reading
Jun 28 DOJ abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A letter that was received by one of the prosecutors was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter did not provide a reason for their removal, effective immediately, citing only “Article II of the United States Constitution and the… Continue reading
Jun 28 Senate rejects Democratic bid to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Continue reading