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Giles Snyder
In Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. After hours of delays and negotiations, Senate Republicans have advanced that huge package of tax cuts and federal spending that's key to President Trump's domestic. The vote came late last night, and NPR's Elena Moore reports. It's the first step in what is expected to be a lengthy debate process before the final vote.
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Elena Moore
The vote was 51 to 49, with two Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, voting against a motion to start debate. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin also initially voted no, but hours later changed his vote after he and several other Republicans with concerns met with Senate leaders. It's not clear what deal was made to get these holdouts on board, but a lot of time remains for these senators and others with outstanding reservations to try to amend the current bill before a final vote. But getting there will be a lengthy process. Elena Moore, NPR News.
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Giles Snyder
The Capitol Democrats are seeking to delay action on the Republican package. They're forcing a reading of the entire 940 page bill. That reading started at around 11pm and could take an estimated 15 hours. Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Tel Aviv last night for the first time in three weeks to demand a hostage deal with Hamas. They want the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make what they call a brave and bold decision. The BBC's Ione Wells has more.
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Ione Wells
There is renewed hope of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after one was declared between Israel and Iran. Donald Trump told reporters on Friday he believes one is close. Israeli media have reported that the country's military is telling the political leadership that it is close to reaching goals. The government set it in Gaza. Hamas has said it is willing to free remaining hostages under a deal, but has previously demanded a commitment from Israel to end the war in Gaza, which which Israel has refused. While Israel has called for Hamas to disarm and give up weapons, something it has rejected.
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Giles Snyder
Almost all the fireworks lighting up the sky for July 4th celebrations are imported from China. And as NPR's Eva Pukac reports, this year they may be more expensive and harder to get because of President Trump's tariffs.
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Bill Wiemer
Bill Wiemer, who owns Phantom Fireworks in Youngstown, Ohio, says he's already feeling the cost. The store had about 70% of its products before the tariffs were imposed.
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Eva Pukac
We have maybe 30% that are coming in. Since then, we've already paid some tariffs. So on about 30% of our products, there's going to be some effect in the price.
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Bill Wiemer
Wiemer says they'll be able to skate by this year, but he has concerns for next year if the tariffs continue. Chinese fireworks are currently taxed at 30%. If a deal of China isn't made, that rate could revert back to the April level of 145%. Eva Pukiach, NPR News.
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Giles Snyder
And you're listening to NPR News. The last active pro democracy group in Hong Kong says it is disbanding. The League of Social Democrats is citing what it calls immense political pressure from a five year long national security crackdown. The LSD is a major opposition party in Hong Kong to dissolve. Over the past two years, many leading activists have been prosecuted or jailed under that national security law imposed by China following massive street protests in 2019. Some of the final lawsuits stemming from the fatal accident during the filming of the Alec Baldwin film Rust have been settled. Steve Futterman has more.
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Steve Futterman
It occurred more than three years ago.
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Unnamed Reporter
Had two people accidentally shot on a movie set by a prop gun. We need help immediately.
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Steve Futterman
A gun held by actor Alec Baldwin went off killing cinematic cinematographer Helena Hutchins. Since then, there have been a series of trials and lawsuits. Three crew members have now reached a settlement in a negligence lawsuit against the producers, including Baldwin. Terms of the settlement have not been released. Baldwin was criminally charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the case was dismissed. The film's armorer was found guilty and served 14 months in prison. There are still several civil suits pending, including one from the family of Helena Hutchinson and one from Alec Baldwin. He is suing prosecutors for malicious prosecution. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
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Giles Snyder
Baseball legend Dave Parker has died. He was 74. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Parker's death just a month before he's to be inducted into the Baseball hall of Fame. Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012. I'm Giles Snyder. This is NPR News.
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