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SummaryHouse Republicans are tasked with cutting $1.5 trillion from the budget, primarily targeting Medicaid, to offset President Trump's tax cuts, despite leadership's claims that benefits will not be reduced. The Energy and Commerce Committee is directed to find at least $880 billion in savings, with Medicaid being the primary source, prompting concerns from experts about the impact on vulnerable populations. Some Republicans propose shifting costs to states and enhancing oversight to achieve savings, while a...

Robert E. Crimo III, who killed seven people during the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, with the judge labeling him as "irreparably corrupt and beyond any rehabilitation." Crimo, 24, received seven consecutive life sentences for first-degree murder after pleading guilty, while the attack also injured 48 others. His refusal to attend the sentencing prompted emotional remarks from victims' families, including a mother whose...

A 24-year-old suspected MS-13 gang member, Leonel Vargas Jr., was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, after a year-long manhunt, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Vargas faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault by strangulation, aggravated burglary, and theft, and is ineligible for bond. His extensive criminal history includes prior convictions for domestic assault and probation violations, and ongoing investigations into his MS-13 affiliations are being conducted by local police and ATF agents. Full Article

President Donald Trump is reshaping the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, which has resulted in significant staff turnover and a shift in focus towards conservative priorities, according to current and former employees. Meanwhile, Columbia University students plan to stage tent encampments in protest of the Gaza conflict, with organized strategies to navigate potential police responses. Additionally, Russia has launched a severe attack on Ukraine, coinciding with Trump's claims of having brokered peace...

Woman sneaks onto a New York to Paris flightSvetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national, successfully boarded a New York to Paris flight without a ticket by blending in with other passengers after initially being turned away at security. Video footage shows her navigating through TSA screening and passing gate agents undetected, ultimately leading to her apprehension by French authorities mid-flight. Dali, who is facing a stowaway charge and has pleaded not guilty, was later arrested...

China Denies U.S. Tariff Negotiations Amid Trade War China rejected President Trump's claims of active tariff negotiations, asserting that the U.S. should revoke its unilateral tariffs, which reach 145% on Chinese goods. Beijing characterized any suggestions of progress as baseless and emphasized that meaningful discussions require mutual respect and equal footing. As tensions escalate, each nation has raised tariffs in retaliation, with China implementing economic measures like restricting rare earth exports and calling for the...