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President Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.
Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in all of world history." Watch more of his interview Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Millions will gather across the U.S. for the dazzling sights of fireworks to mark the Fourth of July, but the tradition relies almost exclusively on China. The Asian country makes nearly all of the fireworks that are used in the U.S. It's causing problems for fireworks retailers, many of them small businesses, because of the uncertainty of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
An effort by some states to protect children from gun violence has hit roadblocks. The new laws require gun owners to lock up their firearms at home or face prosecution. However, implementing the law has presented its own set of challenges. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
The government released a better-than-expected jobs report for June, suggesting the economy is resilient for now, even with the uncertainty over tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the numbers.
From small towns to big cities, Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, will be held across the U.S. on Friday. One of the largest annual gatherings is the Macy's fireworks event in New York City. CBS News' Nikki Battiste got a rare look at how the NYPD handles security.
Since May, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed while trying to get food and medicine near Gaza aid sites run by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to local officials. A video filmed last month by an American contractor appears to show Americans celebrating after someone gets shot. One contractor, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described what happened to our partners at BBC News. The U.S. and Israeli-backed group has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
According to AAA, a record 72.2 million Americans are traveling at least 50 miles from home this weekend, which is up 2.4% from last year. Almost 6 million will travel by air. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
President Trump is set to sign his "big, beautiful bill" on Friday after the House passed the legislation in a 218-214 vote, with two Republicans joining Democrats to oppose it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stalled the final passage Thursday in a record-setting speech that lasted nearly nine hours.
While many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, behind the scenes law enforcement will be on high alert across the country to keep everyone safe. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on security measures being taken.
