One Big Beautiful Bill” legislative push
The Senate narrowly passed Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill — dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — in a tight 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote
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. The House immediately rushed back to vote as Trump pushed for final passage ahead of a self-imposed July 4 deadline
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. The massive package extends 2017 tax cuts, cuts Medicaid and clean-energy incentives, boosts border enforcement, and raises the federal debt — drawing criticism from Democrats and even some Republicans
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Settlement with Paramount over “60 Minutes” lawsuit
Paramount Global reached a $16 million settlement with Trump regarding allegations of deceptively edited content in the "60 Minutes" interview featuring then-candidate Kamala Harris
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. Funds will be directed to Trump’s presidential library, and future candidate interviews' transcripts must be published post-airing
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.Diplomacy and peace efforts
Trump announced significant progress toward a 60-day Gaza ceasefire, with Israel reportedly agreeing to terms including hostage releases and humanitarian aid — negotiations supported by mediators like Egypt and Qatar
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. Elon Musk publicly praised Trump for this diplomatic step
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.Feud with Elon Musk resurfaces
Despite praising the Gaza peace effort, Musk and Trump are once again at odds. According to Michael Wolff, Trump claimed credit for leaking stories about Musk’s alleged drug use to The New York Times and has threatened to rescind subsidies for Musk’s companies
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.“Alligator Alcatraz” ICE facility and political spats
On July 1, Trump toured a new ICE detention facility—nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”—in the Florida Everglades alongside Governor DeSantis. He used the visit to deride Biden once more and it sparked major environmental, indigenous-rights, and civil liberties protests
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.Additional developments
The House remains split over Trump's megabill — leadership is working to sway key Republicans
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Colorado replaced a portrait of Trump after he criticized the previous one
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Trump launched a new fragrance line, “Victory 45‑47,” priced at $249
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The “No Kings” protests on June 14 drew over 5 million people nationwide opposing Trump’s policies
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📌 Quick Takeaways
Legislative push: Trump’s signature bill is moving fast, though it's facing backlash over spending, healthcare, and energy provisions.
Media lawsuit: The Paramount settlement underscores Trump’s ongoing clashes with major news outlets.
Diplomacy: His Gaza ceasefire announcement marks a major moment, earning praise even from traditional critics.
Public conflict: The rivalry with Elon Musk highlights increasing volatility in Trump’s alliances.
Polarizing presence: His actions—from detention centers to product launches—continue to draw both strong opposition and support.
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