TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
3 Republicans Defy Trump, Side With Democrats On President’s Tariffs
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives failed to clear a procedural rule Tuesday evening that would prevent any lawmaker from forcing a vote on terminating President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the majority of 2026.
Chris Van Hollen, Chris Coons Press Howard Lutnick About New Epstein Files Revelations
Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Chris Coons of Delaware pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday about his past interactions with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Impact
7 fatally shot in British Columbia school, 2 more dead at separate location
A gunman killed seven people at a British Columbia secondary school Tuesday, while two others were found dead at a residence believed to be connected to the campus shooting, police said.
Father of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok first to be convicted under Hong Kong national security law
A Hong Kong court has found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation, after he tried to end her insurance policy and withdraw the funds, drawing international criticism for the targeting of relatives of pro-democracy campaigners.
Economic Pulse
Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch
But a contract fight between Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, where she gets care, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, whose network her insurance uses, has cast doubt on whether she’ll be able to get it on time.
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Bitcoin Whales Are Buying Again as Other Investors Retreat
Bitcoin has just drawn fresh support from some of its largest holders, though the return of demand remains narrow enough to raise doubts about whether it marks a recovery or mere damage control.
Quick Takes
Ben Ogden becomes first American man in 50 years to win medal in cross-country skiing
Britney Spears Sells the Rights to Her Music Catalog in Deal With Primary Wave
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to meet in court for first time since December 2024 complaint
Spanish figure skater in Minions costume reflects on music rights dispute and "how far I've come"
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