The Latest: July deadline for Trump’s tax and spending bill approaches

Monday could be a pivotal day for Senate Republicans, who are racing to meet President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July deadline to pass legislation that contains big tax breaks and spending cuts. The House is being called
National pride is declining in America. And it’s splitting by party lines, new Gallup polling shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that’s also clear among young people. The findings
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 06.30.25

Storm Update: City Utilities electric line crews continued working throughout the night to restore electric service to customers after the severe storm of June 29. As of 4:00 a.m., June 30, approximately 25,000 customers remain without electric
Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a weekend of setbacks, the Senate will try to sprint ahead Monday on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts despite a series of challenges, including the sudden announcement
US environment agency employees say Trump administration undermining mission

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 300 current and recently terminated employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a declaration of dissent on Monday, outlining five major concerns about how the Trump administration’s politicization of science
Spike Lee shares trailer for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky

Director Spike Lee has released the trailer for his new crime thriller“Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and Ilfenesh Hadera. The project marks the fifth time that Lee and Washington have collaborated on
Baby oil and a torched Porsche: key moments from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial is due to begin deliberations on Monday. Combs pleaded not guilty to all five counts he faced. Here are seven key moments from the trial testimony:
Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial to start deliberating

By Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK (Reuters) -The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial is expected to begin its deliberations on Monday, after hearing dueling narratives from prosecutors and defense lawyers last week
NBC’S ‘MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS’ special to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and more

NBC will air ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special,’ hosted by Academy Award-winning actress/singer Ariana DeBose, live on Friday, July 4 from 8-10 pm ET on NBC, and simulcast live on Peacock. An hourlong encore presentation of
Immigration raids leave crops unharvested, California farms at risk

By Tim Reid, Pilar Olivares and Leah Douglas OXNARD, California (Reuters) -Lisa Tate is a sixth-generation farmer in Ventura County, California, an area that produces billions of dollars worth of fruit and vegetables each year, much of