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Take a quick look at Wednesday’s news:
Building Set January 2027, new Medicaid qualification rules deadline
The Senate will wipe out President Donald Trump’s domestic spending and tax cuts bills and enact sharp cuts to the national safety insurance program for low-income households.
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid. State and federal health programs for low-income families and the disabled. The bill is projected to eliminate 11.8 million insurance coverage over the next decade, according to the Non-Participation Congressional Budget Office.
Sean Combs ju umpire is working on the verdict
After just two days of deliberation, the ju-decides reached a verdict on four of the five counts against Sean “Diddy” comb. However, they were not read aloud in court. The ju judges return to Manhattan court on Wednesday to begin the third day of deliberations over the rapper’s assault charges. Please follow the USA Today live update when ju apprenticeships resume.
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Zohran Mamdani responds to the threat of Trump’s arrest
“His statement represents not only an attack on our democracy, but an attempt to send a message to all New Yorkers who refuse to hide in the shadows. If you speak up, they will come for you. We will not accept this threat.”
~ New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani responds to the threat of President Donald Trump’s arrest and, if he pledges not to help enforce immigration laws as mayor, he will arrest him.
Can Border Agent check out your Instagram posts?
Simple answer: Yes. US Customs and Border Control has stepped up reviews of travelers entering the country, including searching for electronic devices. These searches have been allowed for a long time, but some legal experts say they are becoming more common and undergoing higher scrutiny. The recent detention and deportation of daily international travelers has been a concern that the government, which announced in April that it would screen social media for immigrants and visa applicants, could lead to outcomes at the border.
- There is no requirement to have social media on your mobile phone. Legal residents or US citizens can take precautions such as cleaning up their profiles, turning them private, or logging out or deleting apps to block access.
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The World Cup will be in the US next summer – can players and fans come?
More than 80 civil rights and labor groups have written to FIFA, which has expressed “deep concerns” about the US government’s immigration policy ahead of the 2026 Men’s Football World Cup. In a letter first reported by Athletic, the group cited President Trump’s executive order banning visitors from 12 countries and banning ice attacks in communities across the country. They called on FIFA to “encourage the US government to use its influence to ensure the fundamental rights of millions of foreign visitors and fans.”
Photo of the day: “Operation Ice Towel”
The swelling heatwave has shut down favourite tourist destinations as temperatures have been sent in over 100 degrees in most of Europe, and several countries recorded the hottest months of June. Due to the heat, Wimbledon’s “Operation Ice Towel” was put into effect.
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