- Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears final hurdle before House-wide vote July 2, 2025House Rules Committee advances Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' for chamber vote, with Republicans backing tax cuts, while Democrats criticize it as a wealthy giveaway.
- Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death, court rules July 2, 2025A federal appeals court ruled that Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a man who was sentenced to death in 1990 by rejecting black people from the jury.
- Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper's defense played 'high stakes poker': legal expert July 2, 2025Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jurors deadlocked on racketeering charge while reaching verdict on four counts, as experts explain the complexity of RICO charges in the sex crimes case.
- Paramount, CBS forced to pay eight figures, change editorial policy in settlement with President Trump July 2, 2025Paramount Global has settled its suit with President Trump, ending the president’s $20 billion election interference lawsuit over CBS News' handling of a "60 Minutes" interview last year.
- Tearful Kim Jong Un seen mourning North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine July 2, 2025North Korean state TV aired footage showing Kim Jong Un placing a flag on a soldier’s coffin who was reportedly killed while serving with Russian forces.
- Cities near LA abandon July 4th celebrations as Trump's immigration crackdown takes hold July 2, 2025Los Angeles communities halt Independence Day events, citing anxiety and fear community members are facing over increased federal immigration enforcement.