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02.07.2025Combs Verdict, Megabill's Standoff

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 02.07.2025.

It displays 283 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.07.2025Combs Verdict, Megabill's Standoff
US media opened the day heavily focused on President Trump's "megabill," as it advanced through the House Rules Committee towards a floor vote. Coverage detailed internal GOP divisions and the bill's significant implications, particularly for healthcare access.
By early afternoon, the narrative shifted dramatically with the breaking news of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial verdict. Reports confirmed his acquittal on the severe charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, though he was convicted on prostitution-related offenses. Later in the evening, the judge denied Combs bail, ensuring his continued detention.
Concurrently, Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea in the Idaho student murders emerged as a prominent story. Immigration issues, including a surge in ICE arrests and a federal judge blocking Trump's asylum order, also continued to draw attention throughout the day. Separately, Paramount settled Trump's "60 Minutes" lawsuit for $16 million.
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01:09Megabill's House Confrontation

US media continues focusing on President Trump's "megabill," now awaiting a final House vote after Senate passage. Reports detail its contentious tax, spending, and Medicaid changes, prompting debate on its fiscal and societal impacts (Boston Globe, NPR, Washington Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Vox, Mother Jones, CNN, The Epoch Times, The Hill, The Daily Wire, HuffPost). Concurrently, the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial remains prominent, with discussion on the partial verdict and his wealth (ABC News, CBS, The Daily Beast).
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President Trump seemingly offered an endorsement of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election bid on Tuesday, while simultaneously issuing a stark warning to Democratic socialist and mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani—threatening arrest should he obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
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07:34Megabill's Final Push

US media prominently features President Trump's "megabill," now advanced by the House Rules Committee for a full vote (ABC News, CNN, The Epoch Times, Fox News, NYTimes, The Daily Beast, Vox, Boston Globe, The Hill, Washington Post, Mother Jones, The Atlantic). Coverage details its contentious provisions, including significant Medicaid cuts and broad societal implications. Separately, Paramount settled Trump's "60 Minutes" lawsuit for $16 million (LA Times, NBC News, HuffPost).
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10:54The Megabill's House Crucible

US media's primary focus remains President Trump's "megabill" as the House races towards a final vote, detailing internal GOP struggles and significant implications for healthcare access, including millions potentially losing insurance (ABC News, NPR, The Hill, AP News, USA Today, CNN, The Epoch Times, The Daily Beast, Vox). Concurrently, coverage highlights a surge in ICE arrests and associated tactics (Boston Globe, Washington Post, One America News Network). The Bryan Kohberger apparent plea deal also draws attention (NBC News, NY Post).
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NATO’s European members have agreed to massively hike defense spending. The move conforms to Donald Trump’s demands — but also reflects a German-led bid to revive its economy through massive investment in the military.
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13:14The Megabill's House Deliberation

US media's primary focus centers on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," with the House convening to take up the controversial tax and spending package following Senate passage, amidst reports of looming GOP revolts and concerns over healthcare impacts (CBS, Newsweek, The Hill, USA Today, ABC News, NPR, AP News, The Daily Beast). Immigration and increased ICE arrests also remain a significant topic, with reports detailing their impact and questioning tactics (Boston Globe, Fox News, LA Times, NBC News, Washington Post, One America News Network).
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14:25The Verdict Falls on Diddy

US media's primary focus has shifted dramatically to the verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial, with reports indicating he was acquitted on major charges but found guilty on prostitution (ABC News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost, USA Today). Concurrently, President Trump's "megabill" continues to dominate legislative discussions as the House prepares for a vote, facing internal GOP warnings (Breitbart, Newsweek, The Hill, The Daily Beast). Immigration issues and ICE arrests also remain prominent (Boston Globe, The Daily Wire, The Blaze, LA Times).
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After a two-month trial, a jury handed down their decision in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial that took place in his hometown of New York City.
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15:25Combs's Divided Verdict

US media remains heavily focused on the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial verdict, with extensive reporting on his acquittal of sex trafficking and racketeering but conviction on prostitution-related charges (ABC News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, LA Times, MSNBC, NPR, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, USA Today). Meanwhile, legislative debates surrounding President Trump's "megabill" continue to draw attention (Breitbart, Newsweek, The Hill, NYTimes, NBC News, One America News Network), alongside ongoing discussions about immigration and ICE arrests (Boston Globe, The Daily Wire).
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Rosa María Payá has joined the Organization of American States’ human rights commission, despite backing US sanctions on Cuba, cozying up to far-right leaders, and lacking basic knowledge of international law.
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17:18Combs's Partial Verdict

US media continues its extensive focus on the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial verdict, reporting his acquittal on the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, while being found guilty of prostitution-related offenses (Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, NYTimes, OANN, ABC News, CBS, CNN, LA Times, NBC News, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost, USA Today). Concurrently, President Trump's "megabill" remains a central legislative debate, with discussions around its passage, economic promises, and concerns over its impacts (The Epoch Times, The Hill, The Daily Wire, Slate, Vox, Breitbart, Newsweek).
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18:10Diddy's Verdict Resounds

US media continues its extensive focus on the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial verdict, confirming his acquittal on serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, though convicted of lesser prostitution offenses (Breitbart, CBS, MSNBC, NY Post, ABC News, CNN, LA Times, NBC News, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost, USA Today). Concurrently, Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea in the Idaho student murders draws significant attention (CBS, Fox News, Newsweek). President Trump's "megabill" also remains a legislative highlight, with internal GOP discussions preceding a key vote (The Epoch Times, The Hill, Slate, One America News Network).
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20:21Combs Verdict Divides

US media is heavily centered on the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial verdict, reporting his acquittal on severe sex trafficking and racketeering charges but conviction for prostitution-related offenses, with discussions on implications and next steps (ABC News, AP News, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, LA Times, MSNBC, NY Post, USA Today, Washington Post). Concurrently, President Trump's "megabill" faces significant hurdles in the House, as Republicans struggle to secure votes amid internal divisions and strong opposition (Boston Globe, CNN, Common Dreams, The Hill, HuffPost, Vox).
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Celebrating the Fourth of July is proving too dangerous for Los Angeles, prompting municipalities in the area to cancel planned celebrations due to concerns about enforcement actions by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents. The fear did not impede hundreds from attending a “Sick-of-ICE, Sick-of-Trump” protest in the city Tuesday.
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Celebrating the Fourth of July is proving too dangerous for Los Angeles, prompting municipalities in the area to cancel planned celebrations due to concerns about enforcement actions by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents. The fear did not impede hundreds from attending a “Sick-of-ICE, Sick-of-Trump” protest in the city Tuesday.
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Sean Combs had celebrated in court after he was found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy but convicted of transporting people for prostitution.
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21:31Diddy Remains Confined

US media is heavily reporting on Sean "Diddy" Combs, with headlines confirming he was denied bail and will remain detained until sentencing following his conviction on prostitution-related charges, despite acquittal on more severe ones (ABC News, AP News, Fox News, MSNBC, NY Post, NYTimes, Vox). Concurrently, President Trump's "megabill" faces persistent legislative hurdles and internal Republican opposition in the House (Breitbart, NPR, The Daily Beast, Boston Globe, CNN, The Hill). A major court ruling also blocked Trump's order barring illegal border crossers from claiming asylum (Common Dreams, The Epoch Times).
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23:24Diddy's Detention Sustained

US media heavily covers Sean "Diddy" Combs, confirming his bail denial and continued detention following conviction for prostitution-related charges, despite acquittal on more severe counts (ABC News, AP News, MSNBC, NY Post, NYTimes, OANN, Washington Post). Meanwhile, President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" encounters persistent legislative hurdles and internal GOP opposition in the House, though some outlets express confidence in its eventual passage (Boston Globe, Breitbart, Fox News, The Hill).
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