The Senate’s push to make Trump-era tax cuts permanent could cost $3.3 trillion and strip health coverage from millions, the CBO projects—a sharp warning as lawmakers face partisan gridlock and a looming July 4 deadline.
The collapse of the Trump-brokered Israel-Iran ceasefire has triggered another wave of violence, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic solutions amid mounting civilian casualties and regional instability.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
The Senate’s push to make Trump-era tax cuts permanent could cost $3.3 trillion and strip health coverage from millions, the CBO projects—a sharp warning as lawmakers face partisan gridlock and a looming July 4 deadline.
Tesla’s Elon Musk has taken aim at President Trump’s nearly 1,000-page tax and spending bill, warning of debt and setbacks for clean energy, as a riven Senate faces a July 4th showdown over healthcare and social programs.
A DOJ whistleblower alleges that senior officials, including a Trump judicial nominee, urged staff to ignore federal court orders and mislead judges to accelerate mass deportations, raising serious ethical concerns as the nomination process moves forward.
Former President Barack Obama warned in Hartford that US democracy is ‘dangerously close’ to autocratic normalization, comparing current trends to regimes like Hungary, calling for bipartisan defense of democratic norms and praising recent civic activism.
In a landmark June 2025 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal authority to license interim nuclear waste storage in Texas, igniting a national conversation about environmental justice, agency power, and the urgent search for permanent solutions.
As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress amid the Israel-Iran crisis, lawmakers demand answers on Pentagon priorities, military transparency, and the balance between security and democratic values.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Trump’s bold tariff swings on imported cars have driven up prices, sown uncertainty for automakers and families, and drawn fire from progressive lawmakers and consumer advocates who see instability and inequity in the administration’s trade approach.
The International Monetary Fund has dramatically cut its 2025 global growth forecast, pointing to U.S.-led tariff hikes and escalating trade tensions as catalysts. While recession fears grow, the IMF and progressive voices emphasize that international cooperation and equitable policies can still save the day.
Tesla’s profits plunged 71% in Q1 2025 as affordable model launches are delayed again, sharpening scrutiny on the company’s strategy amid growing competition, investor pressure, and CEO Elon Musk’s shifting priorities.
Huawei’s move to mass-produce the Ascend 910C AI chip marks a pivotal shift in the US-China technology rivalry, fueling innovation and opening new fronts in the AI hardware race.
INTERNATIONAL
The collapse of the Trump-brokered Israel-Iran ceasefire has triggered another wave of violence, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic solutions amid mounting civilian casualties and regional instability.
The US launches a sweeping airstrike campaign against Iran’s core nuclear facilities, signaling a dramatic escalation while prompting urgent international calls for restraint and renewed diplomacy.
The US airstrikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites have drawn global condemnation, ignited debate over presidential war powers, and raised the stakes for renewed diplomatic efforts as the region teeters on the edge of broader conflict.
Rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait have taken center stage as China sends over 70 military aircraft near Taiwan, prompting responses from Taipei and its international allies determined to preserve peace, security, and democratic values in the Indo-Pacific.
Sweeping sanctions by the US government against four ICC judges have drawn international scrutiny, exposing tensions between national sovereignty and the quest for justice for war crimes.
A major Russian missile and drone barrage has left Kyiv reeling, with at least 12 dead and over 90 wounded, just as peace negotiations intensify. As global leaders push for compromise, Ukraine faces both immediate tragedy and long-term questions about what a just peace can look like.
CULTURE, SOCIETY & HEALTH
RFK Jr. Criticized for Firing Entire ACIP Panel: Vaccine Policy, Public Health, and the Path Forward
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. faces mounting criticism for firing the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, drawing concerns from lawmakers, doctors, and public health experts about the future of America’s vaccine policies.
The American Lung Association’s latest report shows that 156 million Americans—almost half the population—are now exposed to unhealthy air, as climate change and pollution worsen across the country.
Chris Columbus, director of ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,’ reveals his lasting regret over Donald Trump’s cameo, describing it as a creative compromise that continues to spark debate amid evolving cultural and political climates.
SNL’s recent parody of Trump’s tariffs and Tesla’s controversies mixed sharp satire with biting commentary on real-world policy and economic anxiety.
SCIENCE, TECH & ENVIORNMENT
World leaders and scientists warn of a rising risk of climate tipping points, but new data shows overwhelming global support for stronger, faster climate action—if policymakers can break the cycle of collective underestimation and seize the opportunity before 2025.
With 2024 declared the hottest year in 175 years of observation and legal hurdles emerging over climate grant oversight, the WMO signals a historic milestone that spotlights both risks and reasons for hope in the global response to climate change.