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The US Congress passed President Trump's controversial spending bill after a narrow House vote. The legislation combines tax cuts for the wealthy, increased defense and immigration funding, with significant cuts to social programs, potentially adding trillions to the national debt.
A strike by French air traffic controllers protesting staff shortages and new attendance rules has caused mass flight cancellations affecting 300,000 passengers during peak holiday travel season, with Transport Minister Tabarot refusing union demands.
Jennifer Simons will become Suriname's next president without opposition after no other candidates were nominated by the deadline. The NDP leader secured power through a six-party coalition holding a parliamentary supermajority.
President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passed the Senate but faces significant opposition in the House due to concerns over $3.3 trillion deficit increases, cuts to social programs like Medicaid and food stamps, and potential impacts on low-income families. Republicans can afford only three defections in the upcoming vote.
EU Rule of Law Commissioner Michael McGrath denied Hungarian PM Orbán's accusations that Brussels orchestrated Budapest Pride. McGrath praised the peaceful demonstration while revealing plans to strengthen financial consequences for rule of law violations in the next EU budget. The event proceeded despite a national ban after Budapest's mayor declared it a municipal event.
President Trump suggested deporting Elon Musk after the billionaire criticized Republican spending legislation, escalating their ongoing feud. Musk responded cautiously while maintaining his opposition to the bill.
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