The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) says they have intercepted over $20 million worth of cocaine and marijuana from alleged drug traffickers.Approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana were offloaded Wednesday at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, the USCG said in a media release. "Stopping harmful and illicit narcotics from reaching our shores and entering our communities is a team effort," Cmdr. Brian Gismervik, Coast Guard Cutter Northland's commanding officer, said in a statement."In the dynamic maritime environment, it takes the combined efforts of our joint force DoD, DHS, and international partners to combat transnational criminal organizations," he concluded.UK AUTHORITIES SEIZE COCAINE WORTH MORE THAN $130 MILLION FROM A SHIP AT LONDON PORTThe huge amount was the total result of four separate encounters on the Caribbean Sea, USCG said. It was an international effort, with participation from Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy ships, along with the U.S. Navy.CBP OFFICERS SEIZE $875K IN MARIJUANA DISGUISED AS A SHIPMENT OF MEN'S OVERALLSAlong with video of the drugs being offloaded in their black plastic wrappings, the Coast Guard shared images of when a deployed Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron team aboard the Royal Netherlands navy ship Friesland encountered a suspected drug smuggling vessel off the coast of Venezuela on June 15.The Coast Guard has not yet provided any information on the suspects involved.

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., shattered a speech record in the House of Representatives on Thursday, as lawmakers continue to wrestle with President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Jeffries has been able to command the House floor via a "magic minute," a privilege for party leaders in the chamber that allows them to speak for however long they want.He's used it as a stalling tactic to delay the final vote on Trump's massive tax and immigration bill, after a marathon House-wide session considering the bill that began around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.TAX CUTS, WORK REQUIREMENTS AND ASYLUM FEES: HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE THE SENATE'S VERSION OF TRUMP'S BILLIt's now the longest-enduring "magic minute" in U.S. House of Representatives history, breaking the previously record held by ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.McCarthy spoke for eight hours and 32 minutes in November 2021 to oppose Democrats' progressive Build Back Better bill.Like Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act, lawmakers were working to pass it via the budget reconciliation process which fast-tracks certain pieces of fiscal legislation by lowering the Senate's threshold for passage from 60 votes to 51.The New York Democrat began speaking minutes before 4 a.m. on Thursday and broke McCarthy's record about 1:30 p.m, by approximately 12 minutes. Jeffries ended his speech after eight hours and 44 minutes."I feel the obligation, Mr. Speaker, to stand on this House floor and take my sweet time," he said at one point.The first part of Jeffries' speech saw him read from a binder that he said contained accounts of people who could lose their Medicaid coverage under the GOP bill, taken from residents of states with Republican lawmakers."This Congress is on the verge of ripping food out of the mouths of children, veterans and seniors as a result of this one big ugly bill in order to reward billionaires with massive tax breaks and exploding the debt in the process," he said at one point.Jeffries said this "one big, ugly bill" that "our Republican colleagues are trying to jam down the throats of the American people will undermine their quality of life."At another point in the wide-ranging speech, he accused Republicans of cutting federal benefits to pay for tax breaks for wealthy Americans like Elon Musk who notably opposes the bill.THOM TILLIS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM SENATE AFTER CLASH WITH TRUMP"I think it's important for the American people to process SNAP on average provides $6 per day. At the same time, Elon Musk, his federal contracts, as we understand it, amount to $8 million per day. Mr. Speaker, if Republicans were really serious about targeting waste, fraud and abuse in the United States of America, start there $8 million per day, start right there," Jeffries said."Don't take it. Don't rip it from the mouths of children, seniors or veterans. If Republicans were really serious about targeting waste, fraud and abuse, start right there with Elon Musk."House Republicans are expected to hold their vote.

Dr. Phil McGraws Texas-based media company filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday and simultaneously filed a breach of contract lawsuit against business partner Trinity Broadcasting Group, which specializes in Christian programming.Merit Street Media, which was formed in 2023 and launched Merit TV in 2024, is a joint venture of McGraws Peteski Productions and Trinity Broadcasting. McGraw agreed to provide Merit Street with new episodes of his "Dr. Phil Show," primetime specials and other content, while Trinity Broadcasting contributed distribution and production services, according to the lawsuit that essentially blames the Christian broadcaster for the bankruptcy.Merit Street accused Trinity Broadcasting of reneging on its obligations and abusing "its position as the controlling shareholder of Merit Street to improperly and unilaterally burden Merit Street with unsustainable debt, doing so either without notice or in direct violation of promises not to do so."DR. PHIL SAYS LEGACY MEDIA IS 'CREATING CRIMINALS' BY DISTORTING LA RIOT COVERAGE"This lawsuit arises out of a sad but oft told story: one side lived up to its commitments but the other, the Defendant [Trinity], did not. Moreover, these failures by [Trinity] were neither unintended nor inadvertent. They were a conscious, intentional pattern of choices made with full awareness that the consequence of which was to sabotage and seal the fate of a new but already nationally acclaimed network," the complaint, filed in conjunction with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, stated."This fresh voice on the national stage is inexorably going dark, going off the air because TBN has refused to honor its commitment to transfer its must carry rights and thereby provide national distribution for the networkMerit Street," the complaint continued. "And this conduct stretches beyond mere breach of contract and extends to breach of fiduciary duty and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealingthe full extent to which may require a forensic accounting audit."Trinity "formed Merit Street as a joint venture and contractually committed to provide valuable services to the joint venture," according to the complaint.DR. PHIL EXCORIATES ILHAN OMAR, CALLS HER BASHING OF AMERICA 'ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING'"But [Trinity] then reneged on its obligations and abused its position as the controlling shareholder of Merit Street to improperly and unilaterally burden Merit Street with unsustainable debt, doing so either without notice or in direct violation of promises not to do so," the complaint stated, noting that it owes over $100 million to third parties and that Trinity, referred to as "TBN" in court documents, should be responsible."The most egregious impact is TBNs conscious and knowing choice to cause Merit Street to lose its national distribution by withholding distribution payments despite repeatedly acknowledging those distribution payments were 100% TBNs sole responsibility. Simply put, as a result of TBNs conduct, Merit Street has nowhere to send its broadcast signal and nowhere to air its programming no matter how great it may be," the complaint stated.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREMerit Street bills itself as an organization that "provides clarity and solutions on the issues and topics that matter most to Americans," including "traditional family content," news, sports, music, true crime and more.The bankruptcy filing lists both estimated assets and liabilities in the $100-$500 million range. Merit Street is seeking damages, legal costs, and "further relief as the Court may deem just and proper."Trinity Broadcasting did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:-Anti-Israel band plays victim after chanting Death to the IDF during music festival- Hamas offers bounties to kill US and local aid workers, group says- Colorado woman, 82, injured in Boulder hate attack, diesTOP STORY: British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan has shifted from chanting to whining after getting slammed for their performance at the Glastonbury music festival. In an Instagram post, the musicians declared that theyre being "targeted" after being criticized and having their visas pulled by the U.S. government for saying "Death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]," and other anti-Israel slogans during their set at the premier British music festival. "We are getting targeted for speaking up," the post stated.VIDEO:Washington Times legal affairs report Alexandria Swoyer weighs in on the Trump administration's moves regarding Harvard. WATCH HERE:PSYCHOTIC REACTION: Hamas terrorists are putting bounties on the heads of humanitarian workers trying to help the beleaguered people of Gaza, according to one aid group. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said the terrorist group is offering money to anyone who kills or injures the organizations workers.HATE CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM: Colorado prosecutors on Monday upgraded the charges against the alleged Boulder terror suspect following the death of an 82-year-old Karen Diamond, who was injured by Molotov cocktails in the June 1 attack. Mohamed Sabry Soliman a 45-year-old illegal immigrant from Egypt is accused of trying to kill members of a group gathering to support the hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.PUNKS UNWELCOME: David Marcus on the Trump administration's strong move against antisemitism and why Marco Rubio's State Department knows how to fight back.GUEST EDITORIAL: Rabbi Marc Schneier, president of The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, warns that New York's Jewish community faces a much greater threat from Zohran Mamdani than simply having a bad mayor.QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The targets of Hamas brutality are heroes who are simply trying to feed the people of Gaza in the middle of a war." - statement from Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on reports that Hamas has placed bounties on aid workers.- Looking for more on this topic?Find moreantisemitism coveragefrom Fox Newshere.-Did someone forward you this email?Subscribe toadditional newslettersfrom Fox Newshere.

As anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil is now free for now in the United States, a Republican legal expert revealed what steps the Trump administration could take as the hotly debated immigration case continues.Khalil, whos technically a legal permanent resident, was arrested in March over his pro-Palestinian activism on the Columbia University campus in New York City, and animmigration judge ruled he could be removed from the country based on a memo from Secretary of StateMarco Rubiothat said his campus protests were at odds with U.S. foreign policy interests.He was released from federal detention in Louisiana last month after a court ruling.NEWLY RELEASED MAHMOUD KHALIL SPOTTED BACK AT ANTI-ISRAEL PROTEST AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY"The judge did not have the authority to decide on Khalils detention status. This was specifically an only foreign immigration judge, not a federal judge. He doesn't have the wherewithal, the knowledge, or the legal backing to make this decision. Khalil should have never been released," Attorney Mehek Cooke said, agreeing with the administrations assessment that Khalil poses a threat due to his anti-Israel activism."And the last time I checked, President Trump is the Commander-in-Chief, Secretary Rubio has determined Khalil not only to be a threat to national security, but under his jurisdiction, asked for his removal. And we're constantly seeing judges circumvent federal immigration law, the Commander-in-Chief, and now Secretary Rubio for political gain," she continued.In addition, the DHS said Khalil allegedly omitted key information from his green card application about groups with which he was affiliated, including the Columbia University Apartheid Divest, and Cooke said the allegations about his application strengthen the case for his removal.ANTI-ISRAEL RINGLEADER MAHMOUD KHALIL POSTS $1 BOND AFTER FEDERAL JUDGE RULES TRUMP ADMIN CAN'T DETAIN HIM"I think that the prosecution needs to strategically pursue an appeal that specifically challenges the judge's lack of jurisdiction and get in front of an immigration court judge to say that this district court did not have the authority to remove him and an immigration court judge should be able to then get back to a detention hearing and put Khalil in a detention facility," she said.Rubio cited a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act to justify his finding, and a New Jersey federal judge, Michael Farbiarz, later enjoined the secretary from using that determination to deport Khalil. Farbiarz was the judge who ultimately released Khalil on bail, with travel restrictions, as the case continues, according to CBS News."I think that what's surprising to me today is that we have a rogue judge in New Jersey that's overriding the law to free somebody who's threatening American interests," Cooke said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"But I think we have to push for an immigration judge to swiftly rule and ensure that not only is Khalil deportable on foreign grounds, but find that because he was fraudulent, redetain him under the [Immigration and Nationality Act] Section 212, and immediately push for removal," she added.On the flip side, the American Civil Liberties Union has vocally advocated for Khalil, as they believe his detainment was a First Amendment issue.FEDERAL JUDGE SIDES WITH ANTI-ISRAEL RINGLEADER MAHMOUD KHALIL, HALTS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DEPORTATION BID"It is an enormous relief that Palestinian human rights defender Mahmoud Khalil can return to New York while his case proceeds. Now, Mr. Khalil will thankfully be reunited with his wife and newborn a bond that never should have been broken in the first place," Donna Lieberman, executive director at the NYCLU, said in a statement on June 20 amid news of his release.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Ideas are not illegal, and no administration should ever incarcerate people for expressing opinions they disagree with. We are heartened and relieved that Mr. Khalil can return to his family, community, and counsel, and the NYCLU will continue to fight back against Trumps unconstitutional attacks on free speech and dissent," Lieberman added.As for Cooke, she said that "there's a lot of debate about freedom of speech, but when you combat it with national security and terrorism, it isn't free speech anymore.""It's a megaphone for terror, and that's exactly what Khalil's protests are. It wasn't about debate. It was about destabilizing America," she added.

For the first time, after decades of trying, Republicans appear on the verge of defunding PBS and NPR over the wild left-wing bias of their news reporting, and remarkably, rather than promising changes, the progressive elites in charge are doubling down on Trump derangement.It's all happening even as Congress considers a rescission bill from President Donald Trump to slash their lefty slush fund.WHITE HOUSE URGES CONGRESS TO CUT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NPR, PBSOn Wednesday, the PBS NewsHour aired a segment on Trumps victory in a lawsuit against CBS News, which settled for $16 million over deceptive editing by "60 Minutes" of a Kamala Harris interview during the 2024 campaign.To address the issue, they brought on CNNs Brian Stelter, yes the same Brian Stelter who, with a straight face, parroted the ludicrous White House line that President Biden was fine and just a victim of right-wing video "cheap fakes," last year.You remember, about eight minutes before Grandpa Joe imploded on a debate stage.You will not be surprised to learn that the left-wing, water-carrying Stelter told the left-wing water-carrying NewsHour that the left-wing water-carrying "CBS did not actually do anything wrong here. CBS engaged in standard television news editing practices."At this point, in a failure of journalistic ethics that would make Pravda blush, supposedly straight news anchor Amna Nawaz gave Stelters astounding lie no pushback. In fact, the abjectly subjective and obviously biased opinion of Stelter was simply treated as fact.So what really happened? We all saw it. One morning during the election campaign, "60 Minutes" put out a clip of its Harris interview in which she answered a question about Israel with a run-on nonsense sentence that made Joe Biden look eloquent.But, lo and behold, when the episode aired, the answer that we had already seen was no more, replaced by a highly edited version that made Harris almost seem cogent.In the original clip, when host Bill Whitaker asks why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not listening to Biden, Harris said the following:"Well, Bill ... the work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region."And here is the answer that eventually aired on the program:"We are not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end."In no universe of fair and honest journalism can this blatant clean-up on aisle Harris be viewed as anything other than CBS News trying to make the Democrat candidate look better. It's not a standard practice, it's a lie.PBS NewsHour and Stelter didnt dare roll the actual tapes, or their feeble claim that CBS News parent company Paramount is bribing Trump to get approval for a merger would have collapsed faster than CNNs ratings.And this is not a new issue for public broadcasting. It was April of last year when longtime NPR editor Uri Berliner penned a scathing column about the outrageous, if soft-spoken, bias at the outlet.But have we seen any changes? Have we seen the executives who run PBS and NPR take any action to present a fair news product? Obviously not. As the Stelter interview shows, these outlets are still as bad as ever.It very much seems that, having resigned themselves to the fact that Republicans are going to cut their direct federal funding, PBS and NPR have decided to go all in on the anti-Trump sentiment their base craves. Maybe they can move a few extra tote bags and umbrellas.Given the utter lack of remorse shown by PBS and NPR, even when evidence of their rank bias piles up like garbage during a trash strike, no self-respecting Republican should vote to give them a dime.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONPBS and NPR have been given years, even decades, to clean up their act and live up to their responsibility to provide unbiased news in the service of the public, not in the service of the Democrat Party.Time is up. Public broadcasting can be a propaganda arm of the Left or it can be funded by taxpayers; It can no longer be both.And after all, with the passage of Trumps One Big Beautiful Bill, millions of people who love public broadcasting will be free to donate their significant tax savings to PBS and NPR, while the rest of us can opt out of funding fake news.I call that a win-win.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS

Have you heard of "jugging?" Police are raising alarms about this new crime trend targeting ATM users nationwide and locally. Jugging happens when criminals wait near banks or ATMs, watching people withdraw cash.Then, they follow their targets, hoping to rob them or break into their vehicles. This crime can catch anyone off guard. You might not even realize you're being watched. That's why staying alert is crucial whenever you use an ATM.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERPOLICE SOUND ALARM ON DANGEROUS 'JUGGING' ROBBERY TREND SWEEPING ACROSS AMERICAJugging starts with suspects lurking near an ATM or bank. They watch for customers who withdraw money. Once a target is spotted, the suspects follow them, looking for an opportunity to strike. This could mean stealing cash directly, breaking into cars or worse.The key to jugging's success is surprise and timing. Criminals rely on victims being distracted or unaware. Knowing this can help you avoid becoming their next target.Police recommend several simple yet effective steps to stay safe:1. Stay aware of your surroundings: Always scan the area before and after using an ATM. If something seems suspicious, it probably is.2. Avoid distractions: Don't use your cellphone or wear headphones while at the ATM. Stay alert to what's happening around you.3. Be Discreet with your cash: Put your money away immediately after withdrawing it. Avoid counting cash in public.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE4. Lock your vehicle doors: Once inside your car, lock the doors right away. Never leave cash visible inside your vehicle.5. Change your routine: Visit different ATMs or banks at varying times. Being unpredictable makes it harder for criminals to target you.6. Watch for anyone following you: If you notice a vehicle tailing you after an ATM visit, don't drive home. Instead, head to the nearest police station or a busy public place. Call 911 if you feel threatened.Jugging is on the rise across the country, and it's not just happening in big cities anymore. Small towns and suburbs are seeing more cases, too. Criminals look for moments when people let their guard down, when they're feeling safe or distracted. Staying alert and following a few simple safety tips can make a big difference and help keep you from becoming a target.Get Kurts best tech for personal protection:CyberGuy.com/PersonalProtectionJugging is a clever and dangerous crime, but you don't have to be a victim. Awareness and simple precautions can keep you safe. Next time you head to the ATM, ask yourself if you're paying enough attention to your surroundings. Could a criminal be watching me right now? Your safety depends on your awareness. Stay alert, be unpredictable and protect yourself from jugging.Have you ever felt uneasy or noticed something suspicious while using an ATM, and how did you handle it? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Multiple Democratic lawmakers will visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, on Thursday.The "official legislative site visit" is in response to what officials claim is "a series of deeply troubling developments at the state-run immigrant detention facility," according to a news release.Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones and Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith willbe joined by state representatives Anna Eskamani,Angie Nixon andMichele Rayner.FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS TRY BLOCKING TRUMP'S 'ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ' WITH LAST-MINUTE LAWSUITThe visit comes days after President Donald Trump toured the state site alongside Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.Democrats alleged illegal immigrants were transferred to the detention center Wednesday night when the site was "reportedly" flooded due to rain.They claimed the rain, which rolled in less than a week after the previously unoccupied airport facility opened to illegal immigrants, "exacerbate[ed] concerns about safety and emergency readiness in an already volatile environment," according to the release.FLORIDA BUILDING 'ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ,' WHERE ICE DETAINEES FACE NATURE'S OWN SECURITY SYSTEM"We are exercising our legal authority as state legislators to inspect this remote, taxpayer-funded facility at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport," the lawmakers wrote in a joint statement. "This is not a federal project it is fully funded, operated, and approved by the State of Florida under Governor DeSantis. And whats happening here is un-American."Alligator Alcatraz represents a makeshift detention camp of cruelty, rooted in a corrupt, no-bid, $450 million pay-for-play scheme to enrich GOP donors under the pretense of border enforcement."The 30-square-mile property will be home to 5,000 ICE detainees and is guarded by alligators and pythons.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION APPROVES ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ, WHERE ICE DETAINEES FACE NATURE'S OWN SECURITY SYSTEMTrump officials announced Tuesday the project was approved, and crews started working on the transformation Monday."What were witnessing isnt about security or solving problems its about inhumane political theater that endangers real people," the Democrats wrote in the statement. "Reports of extreme heat, flooding, structural issues, environmental threats, and human rights violations demand immediate oversight. As lawmakers, we have both the legal right and moral responsibility to inspect this site, demand answers, and expose this abuse before it becomes the national blueprint."So much of this is also a distraction from the everyday issues all Floridians are facing, like housing affordability and the property insurance crisis," they added. "DeSantis should be focused on solving those issues, not creating even more chaos."UNCLE SAMS DEVILS ISLAND: FROM AL CAPONE TO MACHINE GUN KELLY, MEET ALCATRAZS MOST INFAMOUS INMATESThe "inspection" comes two months after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center where three members of Congress also stormed the facility's gate, demanding they be allowed to conduct an "oversight visit."While Baraka was arrested for trespassing, he was released hours later and charges were dropped.In addition to the lawmakers' in-person visit, multiple environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit on Friday claiming officials needed to pause construction to allow time to evaluate the potential ecological impacts of the renovations.Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin previously told Fox News Digital a "lazy" lawsuit, filed by Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity in the Southern District of Florida, "ignores the fact that this land has already been developed for a decade."DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano and Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report.

A key House ally of President Donald Trump is calling for the Republican leader to be eligible for a third White House term over passage of his "big, beautiful bill."Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., also called for Trump to be added to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln."I was at the White House with President Trump for several hours yesterday and spent countless hours whipping votes with Speaker Johnson for the One Big Beautiful Bill. This historic legislation will unleash our economy and usher in a new golden age for America," Ogles told Fox News Digital after the bill passed."Thanks to President Trump, were finally reversing the damage caused by Big Government and Democrat cronies. Wins like this are exactly why he deserves serious consideration for a third termAND why so many believe he belongs on Mt. Rushmore."TAX CUTS, WORK REQUIREMENTS AND ASYLUM FEES: HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE THE SENATE'S VERSION OF TRUMP'S BILLOgles had previously introduced a resolution to give Trump the ability to run for a third term as president.He was also seen at the White House in the lead-up to the last step of Congress advancing Trumps massive tax and immigration bill. Ogles was also present on the House floor during tense negotiations on the bill, speaking to both Republican holdouts and House leaders at times.The legislation narrowly passed on Thursday afternoon after a marathon session in the House of Representatives that began with a House Rules Committee meeting to advance it at 1:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, which ended nearly 12 hours later on Wednesday morning.House lawmakers then met to debate the bill at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, though those proceedings were delayed for hours as House GOP leaders and Trump himself worked to persuade critics behind closed doors.THOM TILLIS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM SENATE AFTER CLASH WITH TRUMPThe bill numbers more than 900 pages and advances Trumps agenda on taxes, the border, defense, energy, and the national debt.The bill would permanently extend the income tax brackets lowered by Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while temporarily adding new tax deductions to eliminate duties on tipped and overtime wages up to certain caps. It also includes a new tax deduction for people aged 65 and over.The legislation also rolls back green energy tax credits implemented under former President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which Trump and his allies have attacked as "the Green New Scam."The bill would also surge money toward the national defense, and to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the name of Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants in the U.S.The bill would also raise the debt limit by $5 trillion in order to avoid a potentially economically devastating credit default sometime this summer, if the U.S. runs out of cash to pay its obligations.New and expanded work requirements would be implemented for Medicaid and federal food assistance, respectively.Democrats have blasted the bill as a tax giveaway to the wealthy while cutting federal benefits for working-class Americans.But Republicans have said their tax provisions are targeted toward the working and middle classes citing measures eliminating taxes on tipped and overtime wages while arguing they were reforming federal welfare programs to work better for those who truly need them.

Two years ago, Justin Thomas found himself struggling the most he ever had in his career.He was just a few months removed from his second major victory a PGA Championship title at Southern Hills. But in the 2023 season, he didn't even make the FedEx Cup Playoffs, cracking just four Top 10s in 21 events.He missed the cut in all but one major that year the one he didn't miss, the PGA Championship, he finished T65.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe has since bounced back, finishing in 14th in the standings last year, and he enters this weekend in fifth, behind only Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Sepp Straka and Russell Henley.Majors have still been a struggle. Ever since winning the PGA Championship, he has missed seven of 13 cuts, and his other finishes have been T37, T53, T65, T8, T31, and T36.But Thomas took home the RBC Heritage in April, then followed up with a T2 finish at the Truist. He has five other top-10s to his season."I think there are a lot of different ways you can kind of go about it, especially if you're fortunate to have a long career in any sport. In golf, you have plenty of ups and downs, and it's kind of how you use them, right?" Thomas told Fox News Digital in a recent interview."How you grow on the good years and how you also grow on the bad years and how you can learn from them. So, I feel like I try to use the good and the bad from all my years on Tour and obviously have more than of them than others in particular seasons. But yeah, I feel like I am working on the right stuff, and I like how the season's gone. I wish I wouldve played a little better in some of the majors earlier in the season, but you know have a big stretch here to capitalize on some big events."GOLF INFLUENCER TISHA ALYN CARVES HER OWN PATH IN THE SPORTThomas, who founded his own WearSPF sunscreen, plans on being outside quite often for the remainder of the summer even including the fall for some Ryder Cup action at Bethpage Black on Long Island. So, it seemed like a perfect time to collaborate on GarageBeer, owned by Travis and Jason Kelce (who just introduced BeerBed, which is exactly what it sounds like), to come out with a new sunscreen.Thomas has also suffered from melanoma, so he takes his SPF-wearing very seriously."Its such a unique opportunity, and I felt like being able to partner with them, being outdoors, spending my life on the golf course, we obviously have plenty of opportunities as well of being outdoors. Whether it is just hanging out or whatnot during off-weeks and having that opportunity, it's good to collaborate with brands and guys like them who I admire and respect them and every kind of persona and image they have. So, it's cool it was a great and easy opportunity for them and me to get to learn more about."Thomas currently holds an automatic bid for the Ryder Cup two years ago, he was on the outside looking in, but was selected by then-captain Zach Johnson. Before that, he also has one more major overseas and a shot at the $25 million FedEx Cup prize.Sunscreened out, Thomas is fine-tuning the little things to get back to the top of his game."I'm doing a lot of things really well. It's not like I need to reinvent the wheel by any means, but I just feel like for me, if I could just drive the ball a little better, keep those bad days a little bit sharper and not let them get away from me, because I have a lot of belief and know that I can go low any given day. But it is just about keeping myself there and in contention. So just sharpening up a couple things here and there and try to have some fun."Fox News' Connor McGahan contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.