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US Credit Rating Would Fall If Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Is Approved, Says Thomas Massie: Here's What It Means For Americans

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has warned that the passage of President Donald Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could tank the U.S. credit rating to BBB status, a level that historically signals financial distress.

Benzinga · Jun 30, 2025

As Trump targets birthright citizenship, the terrain is once again ‘women’s bodies and sexuality’

From 22 Chinese women detained in 1874 for being ‘lewd and debauched’, experts point to a grim US tradition

The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025

Texas lawmakers have gotten used to state budget surpluses. That era may be ending.

As federal pandemic aid ends and sales tax revenues cool, analysts say it could constrain the Texas Legislature in coming years. But they don’t see an immediate budget crisis on the horizon.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 30, 2025

Zohran Mamdani won by being himself – and his victory has revealed the Islamophobic ugliness of others

The vicious reaction to his New York mayoral success tells us this: the establishment will not countenance mainstream voters making common cause with Muslims, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

US Senate begins debate on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Forecaster says the bill would cut health cover for 11.8 million people and increase deficit by $3.3 trillion.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2025

Trump news at a glance: president pushes Republicans to back big bill as analysis says it will add extra $3.3tn in debt

US Senate opens debate as budget office finds bill will also result in even bigger losses to healthcare coverage; Trump considers forcing journalists to reveal sources over Iran report – key US politics stories from Sunday 29 June at a glance

The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025

US Senate Edges Towards Vote On Trump's Divisive Spending Bill

US senators were inching Sunday towards a vote on Donald Trump's "big beautiful" spending bill, a hugely divisive proposal that would deliver key parts of the US president's domestic agenda while making massive cuts to social welfare programs.

International Business Times · Jun 30, 2025

Senate opens debate on Trump’s bill estimated to add $3.3tn to US debt

Democrats required clerks to read aloud the 940-page bill focused on tax cuts, immigration policy and healthcare

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2025

Marjorie Tayor Greene Claims Zohran Mamdani Has Only 'Been in Our Country for 6 Years.' He moved to New York When He Was 7

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed that Democratic Mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has only been in the United States for six years, when in reality he has lived in New York for over two decades.

Latin Times · Jun 29, 2025

Trump sent ‘explicit’ threat to cut funds from University of Virginia, senator says

Mark Warner says school would face slashes to jobs and financial aid if its president did not resign over DEI practices

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2025