Republican bill would increase number of people without health care by 11.8 million, CBO says. Senate Republicans vote to clear key procedural step as they race to to pass President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. wtop.com/government/202…

Syrian forces massacred 1,500 Alawites. The chain of command led to Damascus. reuters.com/investigations…

Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of White House talks on ceasefire reuters.com/world/middle-e… Nidal al-Mughrabi Maayan Lubell Reuters

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack, Zelenskiy calls for US help. Russian attack involved more than 500 drones and missiles, Ukraine says reuters.com/business/aeros… @reuters

Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill set to further tarnish Treasuries' lustre overseas reuters.com/world/europe/t…

A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award. nytimes.com/2025/06/21/us/…

In a Milestone for Manhattan, a Pair of Coyotes Has Made Central Park Their Home - smithsonianmag.com/science-nature… @smithsonianmag

"DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon," Donald J. Trump tells reporters at the White House before leaving to visit a migrant detention center in Florida Steve Holland Reuters

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats say Zohran Mamdani's Israel stances are cause for concern, but not panic jta.org/2025/07/01/pol… via JTA | Jewish news

Despite accuracy of its report, Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit nytimes.com/2025/07/02/bus…

"The measure ... would make steep cuts to popular health and nutrition programs among other actions to help pay for roughly $4.5 trillion in tax cuts." Senate G.O.P. Gambles Its Legacy and Political Fate on Bill nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/…

Republican Bill Puts Nation on New, More Perilous Fiscal Path nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/…

"The Senate bill would deliver some of its biggest benefits to the top 1% of U.S. households, earning $663,000 or more in 2025" US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, setting up House battle reuters.com/world/us/senat…

“Republicans now own the debt, and Republicans now own the spending,” Sen Rand Paul said after Senate passed Trump tax cut and spending bill. “There is no more blaming — ‘Oh, it’s Biden’s fault.’ The deficit is fully, completely owned by Republicans.”

Poorest Americans Dealt Biggest Blow Under Senate Republican Tax Package nytimes.com/2025/07/01/bus…

Trump's ceasefire statement raises hopes in Gaza as Israel presses on with attacks reuters.com/world/middle-e… Nidal al-Mughrabi Alexander Cornwell Reuters

Surge in Afghans driven from Iran in spy hunt after Israel attacks reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats say Zohran Mamdani's Israel stances are cause for concern, but not panic jta.org/2025/07/01/pol… via JTA | Jewish news

Russian use of chemical weapons against Ukraine 'widespread', Dutch defence minister says reuters.com/world/europe/r… Reuters

Trump, disappointed by call with Putin, to speak with Zelenskiy on Friday reuters.com/business/aeros…