About this episode
Here are the stories shaping the day: The House of Representatives approved President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” in a 215–214 vote on Thursday. Here’s what’s inside the mammoth bill meant to implement most of the president’s legislative agenda. The Department of Homeland Security has revoked the certification of Harvard University’s foreign student admissions program, prohibiting the school from enrolling international students . The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a tax break for Americans older than 65 in the form of a temporary deduction of $4,000. Here’s how it will work . CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said that China represents an “ existential threat ” to the United States and that the agency’s top priority is outpacing the Chinese Communist Party in a high-stakes technological arms race that spans semiconductors, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. 🍵 Health: This zero-calorie sweetener balances blood sugar and reduces cravings. — ☀️ Get clarity and inspiration with The Epoch Times Morning Brief, our flagship newsletter written by U.S. national editor Ivan Pentchoukov. Sign up here .