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America's Senate narrowly voted to advance a bill that would cement Donald Trump's tax cuts and Rumpap immigration and defense spending.

Two Republicans voted against the controversial big, beautiful bill.

Several who earlier declined to back Mr. Trump fell into line.

Senate Republicans aimed to pass the bill

before July 4th, but it still faces significant hurdles. Russia launched one of its biggest

drone and missile attacks deep inside Ukrainian territory. A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet was lost

while helping to fend off the overnight assault. The pilot was killed

after failing to eject. Ukraine's armed forces said they had downed 436 drones and 38 missiles,

while 6 apparently got through. The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said that Iran

could start producing enriched uranium again

in a matter of months. Rafael Grossi told CBS News that while it was clear American strikes

against Iran's nuclear facilities had caused severe damage, it was not total. Mr. Trump insists

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