Musk says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.
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US steel and aluminium tariffs doubled to 50%
Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are ‘combat zones’ as sites close for day
Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89
Known as Mr Giants, Nagashima was one of Japan’s most famous sports stars during the 1960s and 70s.
‘Struggling to be alive’: Kenyan activist speaks of ‘sexual torture’ in Tanzania
Boniface Mwangi says he has decided to speak despite the “shame and guilt” of being “sexually tortured”.
Five killed in attack on UN aid convoy in Sudan
The UN says it is “devastating” that the aid did not reach civilians in “famine-stricken” el-Fasher.
New Madeleine McCann search under way in Portugal
Authorities say the new search will be across 21 plots and will continue until Friday.
Dutch government collapses after far-right leader quits coalition
The decision, which sparked anger among Geert Wilders’ coalition partners, will pave the way for new elections in the Netherlands.
Ukraine says it hit Crimea bridge with underwater explosives
Kyiv’s security service says it it used more than 1,000kg of TNT to mine the supports of Russia’s Kerch Bridge.
Blake Lively drops two claims against Justin Baldoni
The actress’s lawyers say they are “streamlining and focusing” her case.