Wednesday, July 01, 2026 5:53 PM ET
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House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act -- The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate. -- Jun 306 minutes ago
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why. -- Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.26 minutes ago
What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban? -- As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.1 hour ago
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico -- The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.3 hours ago
U.S. helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says -- The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.4 hours ago
2 Empire State Building climbers in custody after apparently getting engaged at the top -- Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.3 hours ago
Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws -- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."5 hours ago
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028 -- After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.7 hours ago
Trump takes first trip on Qatari-gifted Air Force One -- President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.8 hours ago
Woman survives falling 1,500 feet down Mount Shasta -- A woman suffered injuries but survived falling 1,500 feet down California's Mount Shasta, which she had attempted to climb, officials said.9 hours ago
Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74 -- Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.10 hours ago
This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S. -- Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.6 hours ago
Aspen Acres Fire burns dozens of homes in southern Colorado -- The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County.21 hours ago
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term -- The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas. -- Jun 302 hours ago