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The Latest: House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign The Latest: House gives final approval to Trumps big tax bill and sends it to him to sign 07/03/2025 07:21pm • House Republicans lifted President Donald Trumps $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a poten University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel 07/03/2025 07:00pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The president of the University of California this week reiterated that student governments are prohibited from financial boycotts of companies associated with any particular country, including Israel, as the Trump administration continues its probe of alleged antisemitism on Palestinians walk long distances to fetch water and ration each drop. The heat is making it worse 07/03/2025 06:15am • KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) For Rida Abu Hadayed, summer adds a new layer of misery to a daily struggle to survive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), daybreak begins with the cries of Hadayeds seven children sweltering insid Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal 07/01/2025 07:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect 07/01/2025 01:01am • DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, meaning transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination in their job, housing and other aspects of life. The law also expli States brace for impact as Trump's big bill nears completion in Congress States brace for impact as Trump's big bill nears completion in Congress 06/30/2025 05:12pm • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) President Donald Trumps big bill to cut taxes and reduce federal spending on some social safety net programs could have large implications for states, but for many its too late to do much about it this year. Tuesday marks the start of a new budget year in 46 states Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns 06/30/2025 07:50am • American businesswoman Michele Kang has taken over as president of seven-time French champion Lyon after John Textor resigned following the club's relegation over financial irregularities. The South Korea-born Kang is also majority owner of the Lyon's women's team OL Lyonnes and has been on Trump calls for a Gaza ceasefire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical Trump calls for a Gaza ceasefire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical 06/30/2025 12:26am • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, though some weary Palestinians were skeptical about the chances. Israel issued a new mass evacuation order for parts of northern Gaza. Ron Dermer, a Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza as ceasefire prospects move closer Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza as ceasefire prospects move closer 06/28/2025 05:12pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) Israeli strikes killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, health workers said, as ceasefire prospects were said to be improving after 21 months of war. Three children and their parents were killed in an Israeli strike on a tent camp in Muwa Voters in Fairfax Co. select their nominees to replace late Rep. Gerry Connolly Voters in Fairfax Co. select their nominees to replace late Rep. Gerry Connolly 06/28/2025 11:00am • Democrats and Republicans prepare to select their respective candidates on Saturday for a special election to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly for Virginias 11th Congressional District seat. The seat, which represents Fairfax City and much of Fairfax County in Congress, has been vacant sin The Latest: Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s big bill found to violate Senate rules The Latest: Key Medicaid provision in Trumps big bill found to violate Senate rules 06/26/2025 08:35pm • The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trumps tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chambers procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week. Guidance from the parliamen Doctors and moms say these babies in Gaza may die without more formula. They blame Israel's blockade Doctors and moms say these babies in Gaza may die without more formula. They blame Israel's blockade 06/25/2025 04:52pm • KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) Seham Fawzy Khodeir watches as her son lies inside a dilapidated incubator and listens to his faint cry, mixed with the muted sound of the equipment. The mother of six is increasingly concerned about the survival of Hisham al-Lahham, who was just days old, breathing Ohio graduate student says he'll make another bid for governor in 2026 06/25/2025 01:53pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An Ohio State University master's student said Wednesday that he's making an independent bid for governor in 2026. This marks Timothy Grady's second go at the office. The 28-year-old who says he advocates new economic thinking and systemic political change ran what he d 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive 06/25/2025 12:53pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. Theres little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage is diminished. Facing major funding cuts from the United States and others 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive? 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive 06/25/2025 11:42am • UNITED NATIONS (AP) The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. Theres little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage is diminished. Facing major funding cuts from the United States and others
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