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Trump news at a glance: megabill hangs in balance as House Republicans struggle to convince holdouts

Posted by wjldradio — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 02:39 GMT

Chamber stalls for hours on procedural vote as the White House pressures fellow Republicans to get Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill passed. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 2 July 2025 via: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/03/president-trump-administration-news-today-latest

Three injured following three-vehicle crash in Midwest City

Posted by wjldradio — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 02:25 GMT

Midwest City Police and Del City Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle crash Wednesday evening that left three people injured. via: https://kfor.com/news/local/three-injured-following-three-vehicle-crash-in-midwest-city/

Trump Says Fed Chair Should 'Resign Immediately'

Posted by wjldradio — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 01:21 GMT

The president escalated his recent attacks on Jerome H. Powell for not cutting interest rates. via: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/us/politics/trump-jerome-powell-fed.html

Illegal Border Crossings Plunge to Lowest Level in Decades

Posted by wjldradio — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 00:25 GMT

Border Patrol agents made just over 6,000 arrests in June, according to government figures, a sign that President Trump's hard-line immigration policies are working to keep people out. via: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/us/politics/border-crossings-trump.html

What Happens if the House Can't Pass Trump's Bill?

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 23:49 GMT

If members of the House demand changes to the legislation the Senate has passed, the two chambers will have to work out their differences in what could be a prolonged negotiation, potentially killing the effort. via: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/us/politics/trump-policy-bill-conference-process.html

Tax Cuts Now, Benefit Cuts Later: The Timeline in the Republican Megabill

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 23:45 GMT

Republicans deferred some of their most painful spending cuts until after the midterm elections. via: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/us/politics/tax-cuts-benefit-cuts.html

Bus crashes into train tracks and leaves 20 injured as rescuers battle chaos

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 22:05 GMT

A bus overturned after crashing into train tracks at Sierra Highway and West Avenue C in Lancaster Wednesday, injuring about 20 people, including a critically injured boy airlifted by helicopter, with emergency crews responding to the mass casualty incident via: https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/breaking-horror-bus-slams-train-1241230

Birmingham contractor completes $500 million Virginia hospital project

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 21:26 GMT

The 12-story tower spans more than 500,000 square feet. via: https://www.al.com/news/2025/07/birmingham-contractor-completes-500-million-virginia-hospital-project.html

Knicks head coaching search: Updates, latest news as team closes in on Mike Brown

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 20:43 GMT

via: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/breaking-news/live/knicks-head-coaching-search-updates-latest-news-as-team-closes-in-on-mike-brown-174738658.html

Alabama's next wave of voters: 2026 Alabama GOP contests stand to gain from under-30 participation

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:59 GMT

As 2026 statewide elections approach in the Yellowhammer State, all signs indicate that the younger end of the voting demographic will be pivotal in deciding who the next leading figures of Alabama will be. Political commentators have seemingly always rushed to remark that the youth vote will decide the next election, and of course getting [...] via: https://yellowhammernews.com/alabamas-next-wave-of-voters-2026-alabama-gop-contests-stand-to-gain-from-under-30-participation/

Danne Howard named President, CEO of Alabama Hospital Association following Dr. Williamson retiremen

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:25 GMT

On July 1, the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) announced a major leadership transition with the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Don Williamson. The AlaHA Board of Trustees has named Danne Howard as his successor, making her the first woman to serve as President and CEO of the organization. Williamson has led AlaHA since November [...] via: https://yellowhammernews.com/danne-howard-named-president-ceo-of-alabama-hospital-association-following-dr-williamson-retirement/

Will the Bombing Stop Iran From Going Nuclear?

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:19 GMT

Iran just ended its cooperation with international inspectors, suggesting no post-bombing deal is imminent. That may point to a long game of hide-and-seek, punctuated by military action. via: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/us/politics/trump-nuclear-weapons-programs.html

Trump and House Republican leaders scramble to rally holdouts ahead of critical vote on tax and spen

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:02 GMT

Speaker Mike Johnson meets Republicans opposed to bill sent back to the House by the Senate as Trump-imposed deadline looms via: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/02/donald-trump-big-beautiful-bill-house-republicans-us-politics-live-news-updates

Beaufort County deputies investigate 2 separate drowning incidents

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 17:43 GMT

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating two drowning incidents that occurred one day apart from each other. via: https://www.live5news.com/2025/07/02/beaufort-county-deputies-investigate-2-separate-drowning-incidents/

Chicago ranked top bed bug city for 5th year in a row

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 17:41 GMT

via: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bed-bug-city-chicago-orkin/

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill faces a new foe: the weather

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 17:25 GMT

Thunderstorms threaten to derail House vote to approve president's flagship legislation via: https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/trump-big-beautiful-house-vote-weather-vbqfr67kc

Garlan Gudger reports raising $1.8 million for Alabama Senate leadership PAC

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:11 GMT

In just over seven months since forming a new political action committee to support the GOP supermajority in the Alabama Senate, President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger reported on Wednesday that it has already accumulated a war chest of nearly $1.8 million. FORGE PAC, first registered in November of 2024 following Gudger's election by the Alabama [...] via: https://yellowhammernews.com/garlan-gudger-reports-raising-1-8-million-for-alabama-senate-leadership-pac/

Summer menu items in Birmingham you need to try-salads, sandwiches, lattes + more

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:05 GMT

?? SUMMER MENUS: I love trying all the summer specials at Birmingham restaurants and coffee shops. Check out a few of our must-trys. ?? #Birminghamalabama #summerspecials #localfood #Bhamfood CM via: https://bhamnow.com/2025/07/02/summer-menu-items-in-birmingham-you-need-to-try-salads-sandwiches-lattes-more/

More than a dozen hurt in Port Authority Bus Terminal crash, FDNY says

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 13:40 GMT

via: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/port-authority-bus-terminal-accident-nyc/

Trump Faces the Biggest Test Yet of His Second-Term Political Power

Posted by wjldradio — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:48 GMT

If President Trump gets his domestic policy bill over the finish line, it will be a vivid demonstration of his continuing hold over the Republican Party. via: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/politics/trump-test-political-power.html