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Republican House leaders say they hope to have the "big, beautiful bill" on President Trump's desk by Friday. The Senate narrowly passed the massive spending package Tuesday morning. Asked by a reporter if they have the votes, House Speaker Mike Johnson said they have more work to do, but it's going to get done.        President Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. He posted on Truth Social Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the deal. Trump added he hopes it brings peace to the region.        The jury will pick-up deliberations tomorrow in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial in New York. The jury told the judge they have a verdict on four of the five charges. They say they cannot reach a verdict on the racketeering charge.        Over 70-million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Triple-A says most will travel by car with the busiest travel days being tomorrow and July 6th. The TSA expects to screen more than 18-million air travelers between today and next Monday.        The University of Pennsylvania is banning transgender women from participating in its women's sports programs. The Education Department announced Tuesday it had reached a deal with the university months after accusing it of violating Title IX rules when it allowed a transgender woman to join the women's swim team. The agreement also mandates that the woman in question, Lia Thomas, have her records removed and her national title taken away.        Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to become the highest paid player in NBA history. The league MVP has reached an agreement on a four-year, 285-million dollar super max contract extension. The Thunder just beat the Indiana Pacers to win their second championship in team history.       

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