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9-year-old Texas girl dies in hot car while mother was at work: Police

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(GALENA PARK, Texas) -- A 9-year-old girl has died in after she was intentionally left alone in a hot car while her mom was at work, according to Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The girl's 36-year-old mother left the child unattended in a white... Read More.

Member of white supremacy group indicted for allegedly threatening federal officials: DOJ

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A member of a white supremacist online terror group has been indicted for allegedly conspiring to develop a hit list of "high value targets" for assassination -- including federal officials, according to the Justice Department.Federal prosecutors allege that 24-year-old Noah Lamb was... Read More.

Trump administration pauses $6B in education programs ahead of school year

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's administration is pausing over $6 billion of congressionally-appropriated federal funding for after-school, student support, teacher training, English language and other education programs, according to a Department of Education memo obtained by ABC News.In a letter to Congress from the... Read More.

US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Heres why that matters for you.

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States dollar is suffering its worst start to a year in more than five decades, likely triggering a price hike for some everyday items and a jump in expenses faced by travelers abroad, some analysts told ABC News.The greenback... Read More.

Documentary underway about Stevie Wonders fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

A documentary is in the works about the role Stevie Wonder played in helping to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday.TIME reports the untitled film will chronicle his personal efforts in the campaign, which included the release of his song "Happy Birthday." It will... Read More.

Trump ramps up pressure on House Republicans to pass major tax cut and spending bill

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Republicans to get his tax and spending bill across the finish line.Several House Republicans arrived White House on Wednesday morning for meetings as the president presses his party to pass the sweeping legislation --... Read More.

These Senate changes to Trumps agenda bill could be sticking points in House

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- All eyes are now on the House after the Senate narrowly passed a major tax cut and spending bill that is the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's agenda.A key test vote is expected in the House on Wednesday, but it's unclear if... Read More.

House considers presidents megabill amid GOP divisions

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House is debating ahead of a key test vote for President Donald Trump's tax and immigration megabill to send it to the floor for a final vote but it was unclear Wednesday morning if Speaker Mike Johnson has the votes to... Read More.

Newlywed Palestinian woman released from ICE custody after months in detention

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ward Sakeik -- a stateless Palestinian woman who was detained on her way back from her honeymoon -- has been released from ICE detention nearly five months after her arrest, her husband confirmed to ABC News.Sakeik, who is married to a... Read More.

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann exits show ahead of season 3

Wednesday, July 2 by ABC News

We've seen the last of Neil Druckmann's involvement with The Last of Us.Druckmann announced he was leaving the HBO show in a statement shared to the official Naughty Dog Instagram on Wednesday.“I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement... Read More.

9-year-old Texas girl dies in hot car while mother was at work: Police

9-year-old Texas girl dies in hot car while mother was at work: Police

Trump administration pauses $6B in education programs ahead of school year

US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Heres why that matters for you.

Documentary underway about Stevie Wonders fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Trump ramps up pressure on House Republicans to pass major tax cut and spending bill

These Senate changes to Trumps agenda bill could be sticking points in House

House considers presidents megabill amid GOP divisions

Newlywed Palestinian woman released from ICE custody after months in detention

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann exits show ahead of season 3

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