Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Photos: July Fourth celebrations across the country
It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday commemorates.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Independence Day celebrations – in pictures
Americans celebrated the US’s 250th anniversary of independence from England in red-white-and-blue style
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law
The bill extends tax cuts, slices welfare programmes and surges immigration funds in a victory for Trump’s agenda.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Hakeem Jeffries Speaks for Six Hours as He Delays Trump Budget
The House minority leader has been speaking for more than six hours in an effort to stop Trump’s disastrous budget.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Medevac helicopter lands on Bay Bridge after collision - WTOP News
Westbound traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is recovering after a major crash Friday morning that prompted a medevac helicopter to land on the bridge.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Source: Liverpool players to attend Jota's funeral
Diogo Jota's Liverpool teammates will attend the funeral of the 28-year-old and his brother André Silva in Portugal on Saturday, a source told ESPN.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the ceasefire proposal in Gaza
Hamas said it had given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire, though it said negotiations were needed on how to implement it.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump signs megabill that slashes taxes, Medicaid while boosting national debt
The measure cements into law much of Trump’s agenda and is being hailed by the president and his supporters as a major victory.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal judge halts Trump administration deportation of eight migrants to South Sudan
Federal judge halts deportation of eight migrants to South Sudan, ruling on July 4 to allow time for constitutional arguments against Trump administration's policy.
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Trump signs tax-and-spending bill into law in major win for administration
Bill slashes federal safety-net programs and increases funds for aggressive immigration enforcement
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
One big beautiful bill sparks outrage over ICE funding
Critics argue it will turbocharge an already aggressive deportation machine, deepen suffering for millions of families, and offer tax cuts to wealthy Americans.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Hamas gives 'positive response' to Gaza ceasefire mediators
President Donald Trump previously said Israel had agreed to a ceasefire deal, but Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu still has not confirmed Trump’s claim.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump signs big tax cut and spending bill into law in July Fourth ceremony
The president's sweeping domestic policy achievement extends his expiring 2017 tax cuts, but could cause millions in the U.S. to lose their health coverage and food aid over the next decade.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Wall Street was expecting a TACO Tuesday. But Dow futures fall 250 points after Trump says he will set tariffs as high as 70%
Trump said that about “10 or 12” tariff letters would go out Friday, with additional letters coming “over the next few days.”
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Oasis pay moving tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota at reunion show
Liverpool forward was honoured by Liam and Noel Gallagher during ‘Live Forever’
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Democratic lawmakers denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail
Florida state lawmakers call blockage ‘a blatant abuse of power and an attempt to conceal human rights violations’
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Federal judge again halts deportation of eight immigrants to South Sudan
In extraordinary hearing, judge sends case back to judge whose rulings led to initial halt on Trump administration
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laist.com Top stories ·
Fireworks explosions in SoCal leaves two dead, multiple homes burned
Ahead of July 4th celebrations, stockpiles of fireworks exploded inside homes in Pacoima and Simi Valley.
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Everything that came out of Diddy's trial, from disturbing allegations to photos of belongings
Even for onlookers enmeshed in the Diddy trial, there was a lot to parse through during 39 days of jury selection, testimony and deliberations.
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cpr.org Top stories ·
Trump withholds nearly $7 billion from schools, leaving Colorado districts uncertain about future of programs
The federal government is evaluating whether to continue funding grants that support schools in recruiting teachers and helping kids learning English, among other priorities.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
As clock ticks down, judge pauses removal of 8 migrants detained in Djibouti
A judge Friday paused the removal of eight migrants currently detained in Djibouti, setting off a race against time before they were scheduled to be sent to South Sudan.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Wimbledon 2025 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Aryna Sabalenka
British number one Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after falling agonisingly short of top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping third-round match.
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Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown
The forward and his brother both died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
North Korean man avoids military and landmines to cross border into South Korea
The mission to safely guide the man to the South involved a considerable number of South Korean troops and took around 20 hours
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foxla.com Top stories ·
Pacoima fireworks-related blaze leaves 1 dead, 4 homes red-tagged: officials
One person was killed and four-homes were red-tagged following a fireworks-related blaze in the San Fernando Valley.
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Trump has ‘good conversation’ with Zelenskyy after heavy bombardment of Ukraine by Russia
US munitions slated for Ukraine held up over shortage as Trump ‘disappointed’ by Putin’s refusal to make concessions
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statesman.com Top stories ·
Floods kill at least 13 in Hill Country; 20 children still missing
Emergency crews are continuing to search for survivors after the devastating floods. Kerr County official says more deaths are expected.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
The 2024-25 term brought notable wins for the court’s conservative majority – and the Trump administration
The Supreme Court closed out its 2023-24 term by handing then-candidate Donald Trump a major victory, holding that former presidents have at least presumptive immunity for their official acts. That ruling […]
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weather.com Top stories ·
Tropical Depression Three Forms And Is Headed For The Carolinas | Weather.com
This new system will be short-lived, but it's expected to put a damper on holiday weekend plans along parts of the Southeast coast. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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Does the "big, beautiful bill" eliminate taxes on Social Security?
President Trump pushed to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Does his "one big, beautiful bill" deliver?
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
'Disingenuous' Hegseth paused Ukraine weapons despite Pentagon finding aid wouldn't hurt US readiness, NBC reports
A senior military review had concluded that while some munitions stockpiles, including precision weapons, were low, they had not fallen below critical thresholds, according to NBC. Still, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opted to stop the shipment. This is reportedly his third such move since February.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
At least 20 girls are missing from a summer camp in Texas after catastrophic floods
Camp Mystic officials said major flooding of the Guadalupe River had washed away the highway and left the retreat without power, water or internet.
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The most prominent Diddy accusers still waiting to face him in court — and their demands total over $55M
“No matter what happens with the criminal charges, he still has to fight the civil charges. Those do not go away,” one lawyer told The Post.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Democrats frustrated over lack of a heads-up from Hakeem Jeffries on delaying Trump’s spending bill
Hakeem Jeffries spoke for nearly nine hours against President Trump's spending bill on Thursday, leaving fellow Democrats scrambling to adjust holiday travel plans.
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aarp.org Top stories ·
New Law Brings Tax Changes for Older Americans
'Big Beautiful Bill' includes $6,000 bonus deduction for taxpayers age 65-plus
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
6 Reasons Why Trump Can’t Stop Winning
The president’s strongman tactics appear to be paying off... for now.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Horner says Verstappen wants to ‘finish career’ at Red Bull
Christian Horner has stated that Max Verstappen “would like to finish his career in a Red Bull car”. with the team boss insisting that the squad “know where we’re at” amid continued rumours linking the Dutchman to Mercedes.
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nbclosangeles.com Top stories ·
1 person killed in Pacoima fireworks explosion and rapidly spreading house fire
A man in his 30s was killed Thursday night and at least five people were injured in a fireworks explosion and fire that spread to several homes in Pacoima. Over 100 firefighters battled a multi-house fire that sent a large dark plume of smoke hundreds of feet in the air in the San Fernando Valley. Fireworks were still detonating at…
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How Donald Trump’s spending bill could kick US deportations into overdrive
Advocates say the bill would deliver an infusion of cash to deportation efforts, as communities struggle with arrests.
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Why some economists say the deficit increase in Trump’s bill is dangerous
The CBO says it would add $3.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
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usabaseball.com Top stories ·
2025 Collegiate National Team Roster Revealed | USA Baseball
2025 Collegiate National Team Roster Revealed
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Boone preaches calm amid Yankees' slide: 'I don't want us to flinch'
TORONTO – It was nearly three years ago that Aaron Boone furiously slammed his right palm on a table during a news conference, jolting a plastic water bottle into the air as part of an unfiltered response as he declared: “It’s right in front of us!” Boone selected a different
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eonline.com Top stories ·
Sean "Diddy" Combs Juror Slams "Insulting" Public Response to Verdict
One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' jurors is defending their decision to acquit the rapper of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering after the July 2 verdict received mixed reactions from the public.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year?
The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline.
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nola.com Top stories ·
Louisiana schools brace for possible cuts after Trump administration withholds $7 billion
Schools had expected to receive the money on July 1, which would allow them to plan for the fall. Instead, the U.S. Department of Education told states it would not release the funds until it had reviewed the programs.
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Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation.
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UN says 613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys
An OHCHR spokesperson says the figure is as of June 27, adding that more incidents have taken place since then.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Chestnut reclaims Nathan's hot dog contest title
Famed competitive eater Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after after skipping last year's gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Russia hits Ukraine with massive aerial attack after new Trump-Putin call
Moscow will not retreat from its war goals, a Kremlin aide said after the presidential discussion.
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Trump says he didn't know term he used in speech is considered antisemitic
President Donald Trump says he didn't know the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.