Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Senate just passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill – and made it even uglier | Opinion
America's takeaway from this should be to laugh hysterically the next time Republicans claim to be the party of responsible spending.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
How Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri parented his three kids while in ICE detention
Khan Suri said parenting from detention “was one of the most heartbreaking parts of my experience — but also the one that kept me going.”
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump celebrates harsh conditions for detainees on visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
President says immigration jail in Florida Everglades is a ‘little controversial, but I couldn’t care less’
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
GOP Sen. Murkowski cast crucial vote for Trump's megabill after getting key carveout
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's vote for Trump's megabill gave Republicans the 50 votes they needed for Vice President JD Vance a cast the tiebreaker and pass it.
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sltrib.com Top stories ·
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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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
What we know about Wess Roley, the man suspected of killing 2 firefighters in ambush blaze
Authorities said they have not found a manifesto and don't have any indication of a motive.
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npr.org Top stories ·
President Trump's tax and spending bill's fate rests with the House
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Michael Ricci, who's worked with multiple congressional Republicans and is now a professor at Georgetown University, about the bill's prospects in the House.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration move to overhaul health agencies
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with plans to overhaul HHS by cutting its workforce and closing entire agencies.
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wbrz.com Top stories ·
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart passes away after cardiac arrest
BATON ROUGE - Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart has passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 15. He was 90 years old.
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Opinion | The GOP's megabill makes the same economic mistake Republicans have made for decades
The legislation misunderstands how economic growth actually works.
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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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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israel kills 102 in Gaza as Trump says he will be ‘firm’ with Netanyahu
Attacks come as Israeli forces continue to demolish homes as fears of another ground incursion grow.
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time.com Top stories ·
Zohran Mamdani Delivers Decisive Victory in NYC Primary
The AP officially called the race for Mamdani on Tuesday afternoon.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
What the Senate Republican tax and spending bill means for your money
Senate Republicans have approved their version of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” bill. Here’s what the provisions could mean for your money.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
'Don't call it Wimbledon': The unspoken spectator rules and dress codes of the tennis tournament
The Championships have begun, and the quintessentially British tennis tournament has some very particular codes for attendees to follow.
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utilitydive.com Top stories ·
Senate passes megabill that curbs IRA tax credits, drops wind and solar tax
The amended bill also offers an exception to the onerous “placed in service” deadline of 2027 for projects that begin construction within a year of its passage.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Fed Chair Powell confirms tariff concerns prevented interest rate cuts so far this year
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said tariff concerns delayed interest rate cuts, stating the central bank would have likely reduced rates this year if not for potential consumer price hikes.
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Lululemon is suing Costco over 'duped' athleticwear
Lululemon alleges that Costco has stolen the intellectual property of its Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.
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Government wins welfare bill vote after making big concessions to rebels
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
'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 Top stories ·
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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npr.org Top stories ·
In a lawsuit, Lululemon accuses Costco of selling knockoffs of the athleisure brand
The athleisure brand is accusing Costco of selling knockoffs of several of its signature designs and offering them at a lower price under the wholesale club giant's Kirkland Signature brand.
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Trump and Musk’s feud blows up again with threats of Doge and deportation
Reignited quarrel centers around Musk’s opposition to the president’s signature tax bill as it moves through Congress
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Senators to begin morning vote on Trump's major tax, Medicaid, border bill | The Excerpt
USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler discusses how mentally ill detained immigrants are being forced to fight in solitude and more.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Republican Senator tells House not to vote on bill she just voted for
Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Trump's megabill but urges House to return it for fixes, citing Medicaid cuts and tax impacts on Alaska.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Israel accused of killing dozens in stepped-up Gaza operations as Trump hopes for a ceasefire in days
President Trump says he hopes to see a Gaza ceasefire in days, as Israeli forces are accused of killing dozens of people in intensified operations.
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osvnews.com Top stories ·
Israeli settlers attack Christian village in West Bank, leaving 3 dead and homes burned
"We are living under the fire, barbarism and brutality of the settlers ... and under the direct protection of the Israeli occupation army."
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Top of Eiffel Tower closed due to extreme heat
Paris landmark’s highest level shut as France swelters.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
NYC primary election: Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in 3rd round of ranked choice voting
The NYC Board of Elections released the first round of ranked choice voting results for the primary election on Tuesday, revealing Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo in the third round.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Excitement building in Philadelphia as city gets its first WNBA team
It will be the first new major pro sports team to come to Philadelphia since 2008.
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adn.com Top stories ·
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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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Clean energy stocks jump after tax on solar and wind projects is removed from Trump's big bill
The tax was ultimately struck from the final version of the bill, a modest win for an industry that is under attack from the Trump administration.
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Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski criticizes megabill after voting for it: ‘We’re not there yet’
The Republican senator tried to explain why she advanced a far-right megabill despite serious reservations, but her reasoning doesn’t make sense.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here
The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.
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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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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lululemon sues Costco over selling alleged dupes
The athleisure brand alleges that Costco sells rip-offs of its SCUBA pullover sweater, DEFINE jacket and ABC pants and is seeking monetary compensation for lost profits.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Gov. approves funds for new Browns stadium
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion budget that sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Browns stadium.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Republicans' big bill could hit rural hospitals hard
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sarah Jane Tribble, chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, about how potential cuts to Medicaid could impact rural hospitals.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why the New York Mets pay him $1.19 million every July 1
Bobby Bo hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Tuesday he'll receive his annual hefty check from the team.
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investopedia.com Top stories ·
Lululemon Sues Costco Over 'Confusingly Similar' Apparel Products
Lululemon Athletica launched a lawsuit over the weekend against Costco Wholesale, accusing the warehouse retail giant of infringing on its trademarks by selling clothing that is "confusingly similar" to designs trademarked by Lululemon.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Senate Passes Trump Budget After Buying Lisa Murkowski’s Vote
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s last-minute “yes” vote proved pivotal for forcing Donald Trump’s budget through.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
As his feud with Trump reignites, Musk's business with the government is back in the crosshairs
Tesla remains Musk’s best-known business, but its fortunes are less directly tied to the government than SpaceX, his rocket-building company.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The Trump admin is withholding over $6 billion in education grants for schools
The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners.
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coloradosun.com Top stories ·
Boulder woman, 82, dies from injuries sustained in firebombing attack on Pearl Street Mall
Karen Diamond died of severe injuries in the firebombing, the Boulder County DA said in a statement announcing additional charges against the suspect.
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What’s in Trump’s big, beautiful bill? Tax cuts, deportations and more
GOP’s sweeping legislation boosts wealthy, funds border wall and risks $3tn deficit before Trump’s term ends
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California overhauls landmark environmental protection rules
Governor Newsom says bureaucratic roadblocks have made it difficult to build housing in the most populous state
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Dallas Stars name Glen Gulutzan as head coach | Dallas Stars
Gulutzan spent the last seven seasons with Edmonton where the Oilers qualified for the postseason in six of the seven years and reached the Stanley Cup Final in each of the last two
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Germany summons Iranian ambassador over alleged spying on Jews
Man arrested in Denmark accused of collecting information on ‘Jewish localities and specific Jewish individuals in Berlin’
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time.com Top stories ·
Senators Reject 10-Year Ban on State-Level AI Regulation
In a blow to Big Tech, senators rejected a plan to block states from regulating AI for 10 years
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Trump administration raises possibility of stripping Mamdani of US citizenship
Move comes after rightwing Republican accused New York mayoral candidate of concealing support for ‘terrorism’