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House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

50% Center coverage: 724 sources

The House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, delivering him a major political victory and teeing him up to enshrine much of his sweeping domestic agenda into law. The legislation, which Trump has dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” contains trillions of dollars in tax cuts and beefed-up immigration enforcement spending and is offset by significant cuts to Medicaid and other programs. See the Story

Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there

US Immigration · United States

Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there

57% Center coverage: 154 sources

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to move ahead with plans to send eight convicted criminals to South Sudan, a move that had been blocked by a federal judge who accused the administration of defying his instructions.See the Story

Diddy Denied Bail, Will Remain in Jail Until His Sentencing

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Diddy Denied Bail, Will Remain in Jail Until His Sentencing

46% Center coverage: 145 sources

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail before facing sentencing in his federal trial, where he was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution but dodged the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. See the Story

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Gov. Landry Signs Energy Bills in Lafayette

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Gov. Landry Signs Energy Bills in Lafayette

The U.S. and China Say They Have a Trade Deal. Will It Stick?

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The U.S. and China Say They Have a Trade Deal. Will It Stick?

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Texas Families Plead for Information on More than 20 Girls Missing From Summer Camp After Floods

58% Center coverage: 124 sources

Texas parents are frantically posting photos of their daughters and pleas for information as more than 20 campers from an all-girls summer camp remain missing after floods tore through the state's south-central regionEurope · Texas See the Story

Tropical Depression Drifting Off Of The Southeast U.S. Coast

100% Center coverage: 10 sources

At 800 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three was located near latitude 30.8 North, longitude 79.0 West. The depression has recently been stationary, but is forecast to move toward...See the Story

Man arrested for alleged arson that caused millions in damages

BATON ROUGE - A man has been arrested for arson after a fire in May caused millions in damages and posed a significant threat to human life.Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article

Man arrested for involvement in New Year's Day Longfellow Drive fatal shooting

BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Friday for his involvement in a New Year's Day fatal shooting on Longfellow Drive.The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested Devante Adams, 26, for his involvement in the killing of Terry Jones. Jones was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.Adams was booked for principal to second-degree murder.PermalinkUnited States · United States Read Article

JP's Fourth celebrations: Fireworks on the Mississippi

BATON ROUGE - It's the Fourth of July! This year, WBRZ's John Pastorek is sharing his favorite ways to celebrate Independence Day around the capital city. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, it's WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi!JP spoke with Richard Manship, a man who's been there since the beginning, about the history of the event and where to view the show best. Fireworks on the Mississippi starts at 9 p.m..PermalinkIndependence Day · United States Read Article

Behind the blasts: How do we prepare each year for Fireworks on the Mississippi?

BATON ROUGE - Setting up for one of the biggest fireworks shows in the capital city takes an enormous amount of effort and time. This Independence Day, take a step behind the scenes with WBRZ's chairman, Richard Manship, and see how we set up each year for Fireworks on the Mississippi. 2025 marks the 50th year WBRZ is putting on Fireworks on the Mississippi. Travel back in time and see how the event started!Fireworks on the Mississippi starts at…United States · United States Read Article

JP's Fourth celebrations: Serving up BBQ at Cou-yon's

BATON ROUGE - One thing is for sure: No Independence Day celebration is complete without some good old-fashioned BBQ. Whether you're not grill-savvy or you're just craving some homestyle cooking, Cou-yon's is proving the west side is the best side. Take a trip with JP across the Mississippi and check out a local favorite. Something may catch your eye, and who knows? Maybe Cou-yon's will be a part of your celebration this year!PermalinkCooking · United States Read Article

Three adults, one teen accused of attempted murder following Assumption Parish shooting

PAINCOURTVILLE - Assumption Parish deputies arrested three men and a teenager accused of a Paincourtville shooting last week.Deputies said they responded to the June 28 shooting along Ideal Street. After securing the area and finding several different calibers of bullet casings, deputies found a vehicle along La. 1 near Belle Rose that had been struck during the shooting.Deputies added that four people were in the car during the shooting, which …Paincourtville · Paincourtville Read Article

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