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The Senate passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at midday on July 1 after a “vote-a-rama” that began the previous day and continued through the night.
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See what’s inside the latest version of Trump’s tax cut bill as it heads back to the House.
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The transgender swimmer who won an NCAA Division I crown in the women’s category in 2022 was stripped of that championship medal under the school’s recent agreement with the Department of Education, officials announced. The school also agreed to prohibit males from competing in female athletic programs or occupying women’s bathrooms or locker rooms.
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Vice President JD Vance arrives during a vote-a-rama at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2025. (Al Drago/Getty Images) |
The Senate passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at midday on July 1 after a “vote-a-rama” that began the previous day and continued through the night. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50–50 tie to secure passage of the bill.
Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted in opposition. Other holdouts, including Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), ultimately supported the legislation despite misgivings.
Moderate Republicans have been concerned that proposed cuts to Medicaid were too steep, while fiscal conservatives have criticized the bill for not cutting enough spending.
Through the night, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) labored to find agreement among the Republican caucus members, several of whom had submitted amendments to tailor the bill to their liking. The final Senate bill represents weeks of compromise and deal-making among Republicans, which culminated in this narrow victory.
The passage is a significant political win for President Donald Trump, enacting provisions for critical elements of his second-term agenda, including increased border security, the extension of the 2017 tax cuts, rescinding so-called green-energy tax credits, and no tax on tips or overtime.
The bill now moves to the House, where House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) now faces the difficult task of corralling both the conservatives and the moderates within his narrow majority in support of the bill.
Congress had been racing to pass the bill through both chambers by a self-imposed deadline of Independence Day, a goal that now seems in doubt as the legislation returns to the House for consideration. But Trump on July 1 suggested that he was open to delaying the deadline.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the vote, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said that it would be “a challenge to get it all done by July 4.” (More) More Politics: |
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Customs and Border Protection has collected more than $106 billion in customs revenue since President Donald Trump returned to office, with the vast majority—$81.5 billion—generated by tariffs imposed under Trump’s trade reset with other countries.
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A coalition of 16 Democrat-led states, headed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Education Department’s termination of around $1 billion in mental health funding for schools, alleging the cuts are unlawful, unconstitutional, and ideologically driven.
- New York state Rep. Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has officially become the Democratic Party’s nominee for mayor of the City of New York in the 2025 general election, following the publication of the final results of ranked-choice voting on July 1.
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The transgender swimmer who won an NCAA Division I crown in the women’s category in 2022 was stripped of that championship medal and all records as a female competitor at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) under the school’s recent agreement with the Department of Education, officials announced. The school also agreed to prohibit males from competing in female athletic programs or occupying women’s bathrooms or locker rooms. It must also make a personal, written apology to every female swimmer who competed against the transgender athlete, Lia Thomas.
“Today is a great victory for women and girls not only at the University of Pennsylvania, but all across our nation,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a July 1 news release.
“The department commends UPenn for rectifying its past harms against women and girls, and we will continue to fight relentlessly to restore Title IX’s proper application and enforce it to the fullest extent of the law.”
President Donald Trump issued an executive order earlier this year prohibiting males from competing in women’s sports. (More) More U.S. News: |
- Federal prosecutors charged nine people, including six Chinese nationals, for allegedly taking part in a scheme that raised at least $5 million to be funneled to North Korea and its weapons of mass destruction program.
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Chinese company Huawei Technologies will stand trial on multiple charges after a federal judge denied its bid to dismiss a long-running case.
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Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly spying on U.S. Navy facilities and attempting to recruit military personnel on behalf of China’s intelligence services, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 1 that Israel had agreed to the conditions of what would be a 60-day cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
“My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War,” he said on Truth Social.
“The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Israel’s Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer was in Washington on Tuesday to talk with senior administration officials on a potential cease-fire in Gaza. He was also expected to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. (More) More World News: |
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The U.S. president signed a national security memorandum restoring hard-line policies on Cuba and reversing measures from the former Biden administration that had eased pressure on the communist-ruled nation.
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Global communism is at its most vulnerable time in history, says society that predicted its rise.
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Taiwan’s 2025 Han Kuang military drill will be twice as long as previous years and, for the first time, will simulate responses to the Chinese regime’s so-called gray zone tactics that Taipei officials say could precede a full-scale invasion.
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after 36 senators filed a petition seeking her removal over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
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Many studies show the inverse relationship between a sedentary lifestyle and overall health, including life expectancy. While this is somewhat common knowledge for many of us, it’s also quite easy to underestimate how much weak legs factor in the equation.
Weak legs make you less able to do what you want to do, make you feel less confident, rob you of excellent cardiovascular benefits, and place you into a vicious cycle of ever-increasing weakness and inactivity that can ultimately decrease your lifespan. Let’s change that.
Strong legs give you confidence and the ability to do what you love. Whether hiking, biking, dancing, or keeping up with the grandkids, a regular exercise routine for your legs will support your journey forward. The exercises below are quite manageable, however, you can speak with your medical provider to ensure that they are right for you. Note, all exercises are accompanied by detailed instructions and video demonstrations in the full article.
Bodyweight Squat—Bodyweight squats focus heavily on the gluteal and quadriceps muscle groups, strengthening the muscles you use to stand and sit as well as climb stairs. This exercise provides a fantastic amount of benefit for the amount of work you have to put in, and can be performed anywhere you stand. Bodyweight Lunge—This delightful exercise strengthens the same muscles as the bodyweight squat while also maximizing balance and flexibility. The lunge movement not only strengthens the body but trains your balance as well.
Squat Walk—This exercise places your gluteal and quadriceps muscles under load while also introducing forward movement, making it highly dynamic.
Static activities are great but adding dynamic mobility to your exercises is even better. (More)
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