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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....
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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Squeaks Through Senate with Vance’s Tie-Breaker

In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation—formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—narrowly passed the U.S. Senate in a 51-50 vote. The deadlock was broken by Vice President JD Vance, who cast the decisive vote after a grueling overnight session that tested party unity and legislative stamina.

The bill, a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda, promises expanded defense and border security funding, alongside deep tax cuts. However, it has drawn sharp criticism for its steep reductions to Medicaid and nutrition assistance programs, which the Congressional Budget Office estimates could leave millions without coverage.

Three Republican senators—Thom Tillis, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins—broke ranks to oppose the bill, citing concerns over the national debt and the impact on vulnerable communities. Despite these defections, last-minute negotiations secured the support of Sen. Lisa Murkowski, whose vote proved pivotal.

The legislation now returns to the House, where further resistance is expected. Speaker Mike Johnson has scheduled a vote for Wednesday, aiming to deliver the bill to Trump’s desk by July 4th.


New Development: House Conservatives Signal Revolt

Even before the ink dried on the Senate vote, a faction of House Republicans began voicing opposition to the revised bill. Their concerns center on the Senate’s changes to Medicaid and the perceived watering down of fiscal discipline. With the GOP holding a slim majority, any internal rebellion could derail the bill’s final passage.

As the July 4th deadline looms, all eyes are now on the House floor—where the fate of Trump’s “big, beautiful” legislative gamble hangs in the balance.



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