Senate Republicans are asking for bigger Medicaid cuts in their version of a bill to enact President Trump’s agenda, according to GOP aides.
The Senate Finance Committee on Monday unveiled the text for its portion of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which encompasses encompasses the most controversial sections of the legislation including Medicaid, taxes and green energy tax credits.
In Alberta, Canada, President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 summit, ahead of its first session Monday. Later, he and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the details of a U.S.-UK trade pact that was announced last month.
Speaking to the press at the start of the summit, Trump criticized Russia’s exclusion from the G7, calling it “a very big mistake” and suggesting Russia’s presence may have prevented the war with Ukraine. He dodged a question on the situation between Israel and Iran.
Trump is also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum while at the G7.
A day after his surrender, suspect Vance Boelter appeared in court Monday afternoon in Minnesota to face charges after the weekend slayings of a lawmaker and her husband, plus the shootings of two other people. Here’s what we know about him.
Across the globe, Israel and Iran traded strikes for a fourth day Monday. At least five people died in Israel as Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks, while Israel warned residents of part of Tehran to evacuate ahead of forthcoming strikes. The Israeli military also said Monday it had gained air superiority over Tehran and parts of western Iran.
Other stories to watch:
- Klobuchar condemns Mike Lee’s posts about Minnesota suspect: ‘This isn’t funny’
- Teachers union head Randi Weingarten resigns from DNC
- Trump on US military involvement in Israel-Iran: ‘I don’t want to talk about that’
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