"Top Headlines Today: Floods, Warzones, and Power Plays"

 

🌍 Ukraine War: Key Developments

Russian forces claim to have captured two settlements in eastern Ukraine amid chilling “Putin’s Nuclear Blackmail” rhetoric from Moscow.
Ukrainian President Zelensky reportedly had his “most productive” call yet with former U.S. President Trump, discussing ongoing war efforts .

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🇺🇸 U.S. Politics: “Big Beautiful Bill”

The U.S. House passed a sweeping tax-cut and spending package in a tight 218–214 vote, just in time to meet President Trump’s self-imposed July 4 deadline.

Trump is widely promoting it as the “biggest tax cuts in our country’s history,” and has signed disaster declarations for Texas flood victims.

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🇵🇸 Gaza Crisis: Heavy Strikes Amid Truce Talks

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City reportedly killed at least 39 people today, raising the daily toll to 61 

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu's office confirmed Israel will send negotiators to Qatar for ceasefire discussions—though Hamas' demands are said to be “unacceptable”

🌧 Texas Flood Disaster: Escalating Tragedy

Devastating flash floods in Central Texas have claimed at least 69 lives, including both adults and children, with over a dozen still missing—many from Camp Mystic summer camp 

Earlier reports noted at least seven deaths in Travis County, two in Burnet County, and one in Williamson County, but the latest toll is now significantly higher 

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📊 How to Keep Track

Ukraine war updates & political analysis from Kyiv Post.
U.S. domestic policies & political maneuvers from ABC News/Reuters.

Gaza conflict live coverage via Al Jazeera.
Central Texas flood crisis updates from CBS/FOX7 Austin.