The Republican-controlled US Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s domestic policy package with a 51-50 vote, aided by Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote. Key votes included Senator Lisa Murkowski, who supported the bill despite concerns about social safety net cuts, and Senators Rand Paul, Thom Tillis, and Susan Collins, who opposed it due to deficit concerns and Medicaid cuts. The bill now heads to the House, where it faces potential changes and a July 4 deadline. Senator Susan Collins opposed the bill due to concerns about Medicaid eligibility changes, contrasting with Rand Paul’s opposition based on spending and reform issues.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
