Senate GOP advances $9B spending cuts bill over Democrat and internal GOP resistance and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Senate GOP advances $9B spending cuts bill over Democrat and internal GOP resistance

2. CEO says he was offered $20 million to organize anti-Trump protests

3. Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI head James Comey, fired from DOJ

MAJOR HEADLINES

NEW THEORY – Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide but ‘likely’ had help, former lawyer claims. Continue reading …

ON THE STAND – Witness in dentist's murder trial reveals suspect's statements days before wife's death. Continue reading …

TV TRAGEDY – ‘American Idol’ exec moved to LA neighborhood ‘to be safe’ before double homicide. Continue reading …

SAVINGS SHIFT – Trump set to shake up retirement investing. Continue reading …

‘HARD TIMES’ – Barack and Michelle Obama address divorce rumors. Continue reading …

POLITICS

‘AURA’ YOU SERIOUS? – Virginia congressman slammed for TikTok performance while voters demand action. Continue reading …

TAKING FLIGHT – Former CIA officer, Air Force veteran launches GOP campaign in Dem-held district. Continue reading …

RADICAL ALLIANCE – AOC touts successful Dem meeting with Zohran Mamdani, talks ICE raids in NYC. Continue reading …

NUCLEAR ULTIMATUM – Iran faces August deadline to accept nuclear deal. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

‘THIS IS INSANE’ – Joe Rogan reveals what changed his mind about interviewing Donald Trump. Continue reading …

TERROR AMPLIFIED – Study claims US news outlets served as 'megaphones' for Hamas in Gaza war. Continue reading …

SHIFTING POSITION – Sunny Hostin changes tone on Epstein files amid GOP backlash to DOJ announcement. Continue reading …

‘SHOW ME A STORY’ – NPR head asks critics to prove outlet's liberal bias amid defunding threats. Continue reading …

OPINION

PRESTON BRASHERS – How Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' ends decades of temporary tax policy games. Continue reading …

HUGH HEWITT – Morning Glory: Defining vulgarity down. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

SWEET SUCCESS – Trump announces big change for beloved American brand. Continue reading …

BUYER BEWARE – Medieval estate with ties to royalty hits market with eyebrow-raising catch. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on space steps and racing roots. Take the quiz here …

GREEN DREAMS – Kai Trump has eyes set on professional golf career. Continue reading …

COULD'VE FOOLED ME – Clever takeout food hack has the whole family ready to dig in. See video …

WATCH

STEPHEN MILLER – Trump admin's efforts will be a gift for Americans' quality of life. See video …

TOM HOMAN – The border has been secured to the highest level ever. See video …

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