Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
11,832 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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vox.com
The Republican spending bill is a disaster for reproductive rights
How Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” attacks abortion and reproductive care, in 2 charts.
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thenation.com
The Abominable Sadism of “Alligator Auschwitz”
Slated to open this week, Florida’s new detention center will have more than a little in common with a Nazi concentration camp.
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abcnews.go.com
Musk threatens to primary members of Congress who vote for Trump's megabill
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, on Monday said he would back challengers to members of Congress who vote for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
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nbcnews.com
Here's what's in the Senate's version of the 'big, beautiful bill'
The legislation for Trump's agenda on taxes, health care, immigration, energy and more would add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over a decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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abc7ny.com
Musk threatens to back primary challengers against members of Congress who vote for Trump's megabill
"And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth," Musk said on social media.
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nbcnews.com
Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump cuts off trade talks
The first payments from the tax were going to be collected Monday.
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Trump to visit new 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center in the Everglades
Trump will travel to the new "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in Florida's Everglades on Tuesday, White House confirms.
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foxnews.com
Rep Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor
House Republican Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor, emphasizing his congressional record while refuting claims he hasn't supported President Trump.
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foxnews.com
Multibillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme included giving people 'unnecessary' skin grafts: DOJ
DOJ unveils charges in historic healthcare fraud operation targeting more than 300 defendants, including 25 doctors, who sought to cheat Medicare and other programs out of $14.6 billion.
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haaretz.com
Report: Syrian government divided on whether to sign peace deal with Israel
'All That the Government in Syria Wants From Israel Right Now Is for Israel to Calm Down and Not Embarrass It,' an Arab Diplomat Told Haaretz, Adding That Syria's Participation in the Abraham Accords Would Be Highly Unlikely Due to Its Government's Inability to Facilitate Such a Move
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jsonline.com
Wisconsin lawmakers ask Congress to drop ban on state AI laws in 'big, beautiful bill'
Wisconsin has taken steps to regulate artificial intelligence, but a provision in the federal spending bill could hamstring those efforts.
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nj.com
Top Democrat mocked for complaining about missing vacation over Trump’s bill: ‘Resign!’
“Oh my God, I just want to go home,” he said.
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argusleader.com
Dusty Johnson talks prison, property taxes, and business development ahead of governor run
Dusty Johnson sat down with the Argus Leader to talk about his 2026 governor run, his executive priorities, the GOP, the state prison system and more.
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foxnews.com
House Freedom Caucus targets Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' with concerns about budget deficit
The House Freedom Caucus is signaling unhappiness with Senate changes to President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill."
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foxnews.com
Key House GOP moderate Don Bacon won't seek re-election
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement from Congress after representing a swing district since 2017, joining Sen. Thom Tillis in not seeking re-election.
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nbcnews.com
Trump administration sues Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policies
Los Angeles has been a key battleground in the Trump administration's clashes with Democrats over immigration.
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Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate Republican colleagues?
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said many Republicans agree with Tillis.
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foxnews.com
Trump to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' for grand opening of swampy Everglades detention center for illegal aliens
President Donald Trump to head to Florida for opening of "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in the Everglades, supported by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis but opposed by environmentalists and critics.
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Senate races toward final vote on Trump's megabill after weekend of debate, drama
The Senate is plowing ahead toward a final vote on President Trump's sweeping tax and immigration bill, as Republicans rush to get it across the finish line by July 4.
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foxnews.com
Trump administration takes on new battle shutting down initial Iran strike assessments
Multiple experts told Fox News Digital that there is too little information available right now to accurately determine how much damage was done in the strikes.
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inquirer.com
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027
The announcement sets up the potential for a crowded race to fill his seat in 2026.
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cityandstateny.com
Opinion: Weaponizing antisemitism is dirty politics
Zohran Mamdani has been unfairly branded as both antisemitic and a Communist. Neither are true.
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oklahoman.com
Oklahoma lawmakers unsure why Trump admin denied disaster mitigation funding
The March wildfires killed several people and damaged hundreds of homes, including Gov. Kevin Stitt's farmhouse.
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foxnews.com
Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge that could shake up US elections
Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge to campaign finance limits, potentially impacting how parties spend money on candidates under First Amendment protections.
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nbcnews.com
Trump administration live updates: Senate starts voting on GOP agenda bill
Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes on amendment to the Trump-backed Republican domestic policy bill.
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nbcnews.com
Senate begins voting on Trump's massive bill as Republicans race toward final passage
With Sens. Rand Paul and Thom Tillis opposed to the package, GOP leaders can only afford one more defection.
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nbcnews.com
Supreme Court takes up major new challenge to campaign finance restrictions
The court will consider a Republican request to strike down restrictions on how much national party committees can spend in coordination with individual campaigns.
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foxnews.com
House leaders eye Wednesday vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as sleepless Senate drudges on
House lawmakers prepare to vote on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," addressing tax relief, Medicaid and border security, with slim margins and lingering Republican concerns.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says the administration is working on a 'temporary pass' for immigrants in certain industries
The president's comments mark the latest shift in his administration's approach to immigrant workers in certain industries.
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foxbusiness.com
Trump blasts Powell, says any replacement would be better for refinancing $9T debt
Trump discusses plans to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Powell in a FOX Business interview, criticizing high interest rates as the U.S. faces refinancing $9 trillion in debt.
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rollingstone.com
Trump Threatens to Force Journalists to Reveal Sources Who Leaked Iran Intel Report
Donald Trump said he wants to demand reporters reveal sources who leaked an intelligence report on Iran's nuclear capabilities after U.S. strikes.
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foxnews.com
Mike Lee preemptively drops 'big beautiful bill' provision to sell federal lands that riled GOP colleagues
Utah Sen. Mike Lee withdraws public lands sale provision from the "big beautiful bill" after facing opposition from Republican colleagues ahead of July 4th deadline.
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foxnews.com
Rep. Steube slams Senate parliamentarian for gutting Trump's legislative agenda
Rep. Greg Steube calls for Senate Parliamentarian's firing after she ruled against key provisions in Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," arguing elected officials should make these decisions.
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nbcnews.com
Zohran Mamdani says mayors shouldn't 'police speech' when asked to condemn 'globalize the intifada' slogan
In an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press," Mamdani said, "that's not language that I use" and "I don't believe that the role of the mayor is to police speech."
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nbcnews.com
Trump expected to visit the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility this week
The immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades has drawn protests and faces a lawsuit.
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nbcnews.com
Zohran Mamdani says 'I don't think we should have billionaires'
Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee to be the next mayor of New York City and a self-identified democratic socialist, on Sunday said billionaires contribute to inequality.
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nbcnews.com
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina after drawing Trump's ire
Tillis made the surprise announcement one day after he opposed a massive bill for Trump's agenda in the Senate.
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foxnews.com
GOP, Dem senators remain divided over Medicaid after Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ vote
A Republican senator touts tax benefits of President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" while one Democrat warns millions could lose healthcare coverage.
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nbcnews.com
After criticism from MAGA world, Amy Coney Barrett delivers for Trump
The conservative Supreme Court justice had faced vitriol for sporadic votes against Trump, but then she authored a major win for his administration on birthright citizenship.
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foxnews.com
Dem delay tactic ends, debate begins on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Senate floor drama unfolds as Democrats complete bill-reading delay tactic, while Republican leaders navigate resistance from fiscal hawks and senators seeking Medicaid changes.
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Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Retirement After Trump Threatens Primary Race
Sen. Thom Tillis said he will not seek re-election in 2026 the day after he voted against Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" act.
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heatmap.news
The GOP’s New Renewables-Killing Tax, Explained
As bad as previous drafts of the reconciliation bill have been, this one is worse.
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foxnews.com
The five liberal courts that tied Trump’s hands before SCOTUS clipped their power
Trump administration celebrates Supreme Court's decision restricting nationwide injunctions, as Bondi noted 35 of 40 injunctions came from just five liberal districts.
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foxnews.com
Thom Tillis announces retirement from Senate after clash with Trump
Republican Senator Tillis won't seek reelection in 2026 following his vote against Trump's bill, criticizing Washington's partisan politics and its scorn for independent thinkers.
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foxnews.com
Jeffries gives answer for not yet endorsing Mamdani for NYC mayor
House Minority Leader Jeffries said he has not endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, as he does not know the democratic socialist well enough yet.
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J.D. Vance Thinks Black Lives Matter Should 'Celebrate' Trump
Vice President J.D. Vance wrote that Black Lives Matter supporters should celebrate Donald Trump after Trump negotiated a peace agreement in Africa.
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Jeffries holds back on endorsing Democratic NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries hesitated to endorse Democratic New York City mayor contender Zohran Mamdani but praised his “successful” campaign and messaging.
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Republicans Keep Making Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Worse
Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will now cut $930 billion from Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income Americans.
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nbcnews.com
Senate advances massive bill for Trump's agenda after GOP leaders sway holdouts
Republicans are trying to steer the 940-page domestic policy legislation through the Senate as they near a self-imposed July 4 deadline for passage.
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foxnews.com
Trump, lawmakers react after 'big, beautiful bill' clears Senate hurdle
Senate Republicans voted to ram President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" through a procedural hurdle in a 51-49 vote on Saturday night.