President Donald Trump works to clear out Republican opposition to his domestic policy bill. A New Orleans jail worker is charged with assisting a mass escape. And "Sesame Street" is moving – not neighborhoods but streaming services. |
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Trump takes to the Hill for his 'big, beautiful bill' |
President Donald Trump had a message for conservative Republican lawmakers: "Don't f--- around with Medicaid." Trump met with GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday as the House is expected to vote this week on legislation advancing the president's domestic agenda. The legislation, which Trump has dubbed his "big, beautiful bill," includes major changes to Medicaid, SNAP food benefits and income taxes in line with his priorities. Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus have pushed for deep Medicaid cuts to support the measure. 👉 How Trump is working to get the bill passed. |
What the bill means for your wallets: Though the legislation probably will change as it moves through Congress, it now includes higher standard deductions − especially for older adults − and an increased child tax credit. 👉 What to know about the bill. | President Donald Trump, accompanied by House Speaker Mike Johnson, leaves a meeting of House Republican at the U.S. Capitol. Andrew Harnik, Getty Images |
A break in the inmate escape incident |
The 10 inmates who escaped a New Orleans jail may have had help: from a maintenance worker. Sterling Williams, 33, was arrested and charged with assisting the inmates, six of whom remain at large. Williams told investigators he complied with a demand from one of the inmates to shut off the water to a cell after one of the inmates threatened to stab him with a "shank," or a homemade knife, if he didn't follow instructions. By shutting off the water, the escapees were able to rip out a toilet and sink unit and climb through the hole left in the wall. Authorities said Williams was still at fault for lending his assistance. 👉 What to know about the jailbreak. | See how New Orleans inmates escaped jail Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office via Storyful |
Biden's decline detailed in new book |
Just days after President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis was revealed, a new book, "Original Sin" by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson, was released Tuesday, detailing Biden's decline during his final year in office. The book includes anonymous interviews with Cabinet members and revelations about how Biden's inner circle of White House aides limited his work hours, shortened his speeches and restricted Cabinet members' access to him. 👉 What the book says about Biden's health. |
Biden's cancer diagnosis: Biden, the oldest person to ever serve as president, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone. Biden's last known blood test to screen for prostate cancer was in 2014, seven years before he became president, which was in accordance with medical guidelines for seniors. 👉 Why Biden wasn't recently tested for prostate cancer. | The newly released book "Original Sin," about Joe Biden's mental and physical fitness during his run for a second term as president, is displayed at a Manhattan bookstore. Spencer Platt, Getty Images |
After several months of upheaval, everything's A-OK on "Sesame Street." Sesame Workshop, the producer for the beloved children's show, said Monday that it will begin airing original episodes on PBS for the first time in nearly 10 years and that new and old episodes would be available later this year on Netflix. The new partnership with Netflix replaces an expiring pact with HBO. |
PBS funding cuts under Trump: The announcement comes after President Donald Trump's administration is cutting funding to PBS and the Ready to Learn Grant, which resulted in a loss of $23 million that would have gone to children's games and educational shows. 📺 Why the show partnered with Netflix. | "Sesame Street" has a new neighborhood at Netflix. Netflix |
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