Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
11,824 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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foxnews.com
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote
House Rules Committee advances Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' for chamber vote, with Republicans backing tax cuts, while Democrats criticize it as a wealthy giveaway.
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abcnews.go.com
Former FBI agent pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 charges now serving in Justice Department: Sources
Jared Wise was on trial when he was pardoned as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping series of pardons related to Jan. 6.
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foxnews.com
Federal judge blocks Trump's immigration policy in shocking decision on Haitian protections
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for 520,000 Haitian immigrants, ruling DHS Secretary Noem's actions unlawful.
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usatoday.com
Vance: Medicaid cuts in Senate tax bill 'immaterial' compared to ICE increases
Vice President JD Vance said cuts to Medicaid and budget impacts in the Senate tax bill don't compare to the importance of ICE spending.
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Trump falsely questions Zohran Mamdani's citizenship, threatens to arrest him over ICE operations
As he departed the White House earlier Tuesday, Trump continued to attack Mamdani, calling him a "total nut job" and "bad news."
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nbcnews.com
Pentagon halts weapons shipment to Ukraine amid concerns over U.S. stockpile
The move "was made to put America’s interests first," a White House spokeswoman said, as U.S. munitions have been depleted in recent years.
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theatlantic.com
They Didn’t Have to Do This
By passing Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, congressional Republicans have talked themselves into an incomprehensibly reckless plan.
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rollingstone.com
J.D. Vance Dismisses Kicking Millions Off Medicaid: 'Minutiae'
Vice President J.D. Vance said the reconciliation bill kicking millions off Medicaid is “minutiae" compared to securing ICE deportation funding.
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Republican Donors Cash In on 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigrant Camp
Contractors who reportedly worked on Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp have been big donors to Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump threatens to arrest NYC mayoral Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City and a state Assembly member, called the threat \
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foxbusiness.com
Mamdani's rent freeze plan could further strain housing costs in New York, experts say
NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani plans to impose an immediate freeze on more than 2 million rent-stabilized apartments.
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foxnews.com
House Republican files amendment to revert Trump-endorsed 'big, beautiful bill' back to initial House version
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles introduced an amendment to restore the Senate-approved One Big Beautiful Bill Act to its original House version, complaining Republicans "caved" to changes.
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foxnews.com
Kash Patel to shut down FBI Hoover building, move HQ across DC to Ronald Reagan Building
EXCLUSIVE: The FBI is shutting down the J. Edgar Hoover building and moving its headquarters to a new location in Washington.
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slate.com
No Firefighter Is Surprised by What Just Happened in Idaho
Firefighters are more often exposed to violence these days. And many of us are volunteers.
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sltrib.com
Democrats bet jobs in red states would save clean power projects. They lost.
Sen. John Curtis said moderate Republican senators ultimately had “bigger” priorities in the domestic policy package than clean energy, even when those jobs were in their own states.
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Trump says CNN may be prosecuted for reporting on app that alerts ICE sightings
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration is exploring prosecuting CNN for reporting on an app that alerts users to nearby ICE agents.
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foxnews.com
'We're ignoring him': GOP senators react to Musk's threat to primary supporters of Trump's 'beautiful' bill
Fox News Digital asked several GOP senators about Tesla CEO Elon Musk's threats to primary Republicans who support President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
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foxnews.com
Senate passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' after marathon vote-a-rama
Republicans secure crucial Senate victory for Trump's legislative package featuring tax cuts, spending reductions and immigration funding, with the bill now facing House scrutiny.
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adn.com
Murkowski, Sullivan vote for budget bill that could strip health benefits from thousands of Alaskans
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of the final GOP holdouts but ultimately voted in favor of the measure.
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Musk, Trump butt heads over tax bill. A timeline of their jabs
Elon Musk and President Trump traded jabs amid the Senate's passage of Trump's \
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news5cleveland.com
Here's what DeWine vetoed from the budget
At 11:15 p.m. Monday, DeWine announced he approved the $60-billion Republican spending bill. At 2:15 a.m., he sent out his 67 line-item vetoes.
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nbcnews.com
Zohran Mamdani moves on to an unusual general election for New York City mayor
Mamdani won the Democratic primary, NBC News projects, and will face the incumbent, Eric Adams, in the general election. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may keep running, too.
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foxnews.com
Self-deport or end up in 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Noem warns migrants during Trump visit
President Trump on Tuesday visited the official opening of an immigration detention camp in Florida’s Everglades that is surrounded by alligators, aptly dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." It is set to become the largest migrant detention facility in the U.S.
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foxnews.com
Mike Johnson readies House vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' amid warring GOP factions
House Republicans are now expected to wrestle with President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate following a marathon session.
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nbcnews.com
Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump megabill after marathon voting session
The revised package now heads back to the House, where Republican leaders are hoping to approve it and send it to Trump before a self-imposed July 4 deadline. But it faces hurdles.
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foxnews.com
Trump says DOGE 'monster' may have to 'eat Elon' as Musk vows primary ads for lawmakers who cross him on BBB
Tech billionaire Elon Musk intensifies feud with President Donald Trump over the "One Big Beautiful Bill," threatening to primary lawmakers who support the legislation.
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Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California's landmark environmental law
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that will remake California’s landmark environmental protection rules
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news5cleveland.com
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs budget giving $600 million to Cleveland Browns
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed the state's massive operating budget, which includes funding for a new Cleveland Browns domed stadium.
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foxnews.com
Iran-linked hackers threaten to release new trove of emails stolen from Trump's inner circle after strikes
The FBI and CISA have responded to Iranian hackers threatening to release stolen Trump administration emails, warning that cyber actors may continue activity despite negotiations.
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Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites
The feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump heated up again Tuesday after the billionaire slammed Republicans over the president's spending bill.
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foxnews.com
Major Republican rumored for gubernatorial run, hits back against Dem: ‘Worst governor in America’
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., a key Trump ally, responded to criticism from New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul by calling her the “worst governor in America."
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thetimes.com
Why whaling captains will benefit from Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
In an apparent attempt to win the support of the Republican senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Inuit captains are in line for perks
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nbcnews.com
Trump threatens to re-examine government support for Elon Musk's companies as mogul trashes GOP megabill
The president's post comes amid the latest blow-up between the two men after a public feud last month.
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nbcnews.com
Democrat Colin Allred launches Texas Senate campaign for John Cornyn's seat
The former congressman lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year. But now, with an uncertain GOP field and a potentially advantageous climate for his party, he's giving it another shot.
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foxnews.com
Texas Democrat who lost to Ted Cruz 8 months ago jumps into 2026 Senate race
Colin Allred, ex-NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."
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pbs.org
GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
Rep. Bacon recently indicated he was considering retiring, saying he wanted to spend more time with family. But when pressed, he acknowledged that divisions within his own party contributed to his decision.
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Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge to campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear a Republican challenge to limits on federal campaign spending in its next term.
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foxnews.com
Elon Musk says US is ruled by 'Porky Pig Party' as Trump defends his vision against former ally's criticism
Elon Musk continues criticism of Republican "big, beautiful bill" on X, calling it "insane spending" that increases debt ceiling by $5 trillion and threatening to form a new political party.
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foxnews.com
Republicans scrap deal in 'big, beautiful bill' to lower restrictions on states' AI regulations
A deal between Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Ted Cruz over how states can regulate artificial intelligence has been pulled from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill.
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foxnews.com
Trump warns of 'whopping 68% tax increase' if Senate fails to pass historic bill
Trump warns of "largest tax increase in history" if Senate fails to pass his comprehensive bill that includes tax cuts and border security while facing bipartisan resistance.
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edweek.org
Trump Tells States He's Holding Back $6.8 Billion for Schools
Schools nationwide won't see funding earmarked for English learners, migrant students, professional development, and more.
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Justice Department sues Los Angeles to end 'sanctuary' immigration policies
The Justice Department lawsuit aims to end \
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Polls show Americans largely oppose Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' but are more split on Medicaid, immigration specifics
Polling taken across the past month shows that Americans largely disapprove of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" – but are more split on some of its provisions.
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nbcnews.com
A megabill mystery: New solar and wind tax comes as a surprise to Republican senators
"I don't know where it came from," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the chairman of the Budget Committee, told NBC News after he released the 940-page legislation.
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foxnews.com
Trump may look to his daughter-in-law to defend Senate seat in key battleground
Sen. Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina, opening the door for Trump-aligned candidates, including Lara Trump and RNC Chair Whatley, as Democrats eye former Gov. Cooper.
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motherjones.com
Senate version of "beautiful" bill will "kill" America's clean energy sector, experts say
New taxes on wind and solar are "truly bizarre, a self-defeating measure."
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nj.com
Trump hit with rare warning not seen in over 50 years
The Financial Times first reported on the new decline.
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nbcnews.com
Who would win and who would lose in Republicans' 'big, beautiful bill'
Businesses and higher-income households would be some of the biggest beneficiaries from tax cuts partly paid for with cuts to health insurance for lower-income households.
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adn.com
Last-minute effort by Senate GOP to amend budget reconciliation bill in favor of Alaska hits roadblocks
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan took to social media to blame Democrats for the removal of a provision that would have benefited Alaska’s Medicaid program.
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nbcnews.com
The Senate races toward a 'big, beautiful' finish line: From the Politics Desk
Plus, two battleground Republicans head for the exits.