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By Sarah Naffa July 02, 2025

In the news today: Republicans are getting closer to the finish line after the latest version of President Trump’s big bill passed the Senate; the US Justice Department is ramping up its plans to revoke the citizenship of immigrants who’ve committed crimes or pose a national security risk; and the latest updates on a ceasefire proposal in the war in Gaza. Also, the Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is flanked by Sen. John Barrasso, the GOP whip, left, and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, after passage of President Trump's signature bill at the Capitol on Tuesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) POLITICS What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill that passed the Senate Republicans are getting closer to the finish line in getting their tax and spending cut bill through Congress with a final House vote possible on Wednesday. At some 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities. Read more.

What to know: Tax cuts are the priority. Existing tax rates and brackets would become permanent under the bill. It temporarily would add new tax breaks that Trump campaigned on. The wealthiest households would see a $12,000 increase in income from the legislation, which would cost the poorest people $1,600 a year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office analysis of the House’s version. Middle-income taxpayers would see a tax break of $500 to $1,500, the CBO said. There were some last-minute changes to the bill. The Senate overwhelmingly revolted against a proposal meant to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence. Republican governors across the country asked for the moratorium to be removed and the Senate voted to do so with a resounding 99-1 vote. A provision was thrown in at the final hours that will provide $10 billion annually to rural hospitals for five years, or $50 billion in total. The amended bill also stripped out a new tax on wind and solar projects that use a certain percentage of components from China.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Paramount to pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over ’60 Minutes’ interview    ‘Agonizing': How Alaska’s pivotal Republican senator decided to vote for Donald Trump’s bill   Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not   FACT FOCUS: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ does not let him delay or cancel elections   Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more   Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion   Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies, while US halts some shipments   Federal judge halts the Trump administration from dismantling the US African Development Foundation   20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials   Mayors, doctor groups sue over Trump’s efforts to restrict Obamacare enrollment   FBI says it plans to move headquarters to different location in Washington   Trump nominates 4 to Tennessee Valley Authority board after firing Biden picks   Ex-FBI agent charged in Capitol riot now works on Justice Department’s ‘weaponization’ task force   Major reports about how climate change affects the US are removed from websites   UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case   Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California’s landmark environmental law   Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding   Michigan attorney general says she is investigating a company promoting ‘twin flame’ romance   Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from South Carolina’s former lieutenant gov POLITICS What the Justice Department’s push to bring denaturalization cases means  The Justice Department is ramping up its plans to revoke the citizenship of immigrants who’ve committed crimes or pose a national security risk, according to a recent memo underscoring the Trump administration’s hardline immigration agenda. Read more.

Why this matters: The public push is raising concerns from advocates, who have accused the administration of trying to use immigration enforcement for political purposes. It’s receiving increased scrutiny after a Republican member of Congress suggested that Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Democratic mayoral candidate, should be subject to denaturalization proceedings. The push was announced in a memo from the recently confirmed head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate. Shumate said the cases the department will prioritize include people who “pose a potential danger to national security,” people who commit violent crimes, members of gangs and drug cartels and people who commit Medicaid fraud and other types of fraud.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Every legal route to US residency, explained Federal judge blocks Trump administration from ending temporary legal status for many Haitians Trump tours Florida immigration lockup and jokes about escapees having to run from alligators WORLD NEWS Hamas says it’s ready for a ceasefire but wants a complete end to the war in Gaza Hamas suggested Wednesday that it was open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel, but stopped short of accepting a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump hours earlier, insisting on its longstanding position that any deal bring an end to the war in Gaza. Read more.

What to know: Trump said Tuesday that Israel had agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. But Hamas’ response, which emphasized its demand that the war end, raised questions about whether the latest offer could materialize into an actual pause in fighting. Hamas has said that it’s willing to free the remaining 50 hostages, less than half of whom are said to be alive, in exchange for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and an end to the war. Israel says it will only agree to end the war if Hamas surrenders, disarms and exiles itself, something the group refuses to do.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA Turning plastic into fuel: Photos of Gaza’s youth surviving with makeshift burners UN commission says Syria must end violence against Alawites and protect places of worship ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Sex trafficking verdicts: Jury in Diddy's trial to resume deliberations after reaching partial verdict Record high temperatures: Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain amid European heat wave Category 3: Hurricane Flossie gains strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast Main opposition party: Turkey detains 120 opposition officials including former mayor Europe’s busiest air hub: Fire that shut Heathrow was caused by a preventable technical fault known for years, report finds Tibetan Buddhism: The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue Today in History: In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean WATCH Florida: Disney cruise ship rescue team saves girl and father after overboard fall Potato King: Generations of Germans believe King Frederick the Great brought potatoes to Germany. It’s a myth A CHANGE OF PACE Strawberry shortcake. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP) Don’t let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake When strawberries are in season, it is incumbent upon us to make the most of those fleeting weeks. And there’s no better way to put them to use than in a classic strawberry shortcake.

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