Trump signs “big, beautiful bill” in July Fourth ceremony at White House

Washington — President Trump brought pomp and circumstance to his signing of the “big, beautiful bill” on Friday, with an Independence Day ceremony at the White House that included a B-2 bomber flyover.  Some Republican members of Congress who voted to pass the legislation attended the event in which the president put his signature on

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Hamas issues “positive response” to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel giving mixed messages on ceasefire How are Israel, Hamas responding to Trump’s ceasefire announcement? 04:39 The Hamas terrorist group said Friday it has issued a “positive response” to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal in its war with Israel. In a post to Telegram, Hamas said it “submitted a positive response to the mediators’ latest proposal.”

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CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — President Trump is bringing pomp and circumstance to his signing of the “big, beautiful bill” on Friday, with an Independence Day ceremony at the White House.  Some Republican members of Congress who voted to pass the legislation are expected to attend, as the president puts his