Start Here Will the Senate Pass Trump’s Tax Bill?
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Jul 1, 2025 The Senate is embroiled in fierce debates over a significant tax bill, grappling with key amendments and looming debt ceiling concerns. In a shocking development, the suspect in the Idaho college murders agrees to a guilty plea, raising unanswered questions for victims’ families. Meanwhile, Trump's recent executive order lifts sanctions on Syria, tying U.S. policy to the region's complex landscape. To lighten the mood, discover the quirky trend of pickle-flavored cocktails, stirring up both excitement and skepticism in the mixology world.
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Senate Tax Bill Vote Challenges
- Senate Republicans face challenges corralling votes for the tax bill amid holdouts and last-minute amendments. - Majority Leader John Thune can only afford to lose three votes for the bill to pass the Senate.
Idaho Murders Plea Deal Insight
- The Idaho murder suspect, Brian Koberger, accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. - He will plead guilty to four murders and burglary, serving life without parole and losing the right to appeal.
Stabilizing Syria Through Sanctions Relief
- The new Syrian government risks collapse without economic support and sanctions relief. - The U.S. lifting some sanctions aims to stabilize Syria and prevent another civil war.