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In our news wrap Saturday, at least 32 people have died and dozens are missing after flash floods in Texas, the Carolinas are bracing for Tropical Storm Chantal, dangerously dry conditions have fueled a massive wildfire in Southern California and Elon Musk says he’s formed a new U.S. political party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, federal prosecutors charged four North Korean nationals with scheming to get hired by a U.S. company as remote workers and then steal nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. It’s a relatively new North Korean threat: operatives using fake IDs and credentials to infiltrate American businesses. John Yang speaks with freelance investigative reporter Bobbie Johnson to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Donald Trump went to Iowa on Thursday to start the countdown to the nation’s 250th Independence Day next year. To mark the anniversary, the nonpartisan Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is looking at 250 years of U.S. innovation. John Yang speaks with Glenn Nye, the center’s president and CEO, about the project. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While thrift stores are nothing new, they’re becoming more popular as shoppers deal with rising costs of living and even in some cases earn a living as resellers. The secondhand clothing industry is projected to grow about three times faster than the overall apparel market. We hear from thrifters around the country and Ali Rogin speaks with Poshmark founder and CEO Manish Chandra for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump signed his One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, Ukraine says Russia unleashed an assault of drones and missiles in its biggest all-out attack of the war, at least 35 Palestinians were killed in another day of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and at least six people are dead in Texas after heavy rain caused a flash flood of the Guadalupe River. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Marine Corps has opened a new art exhibit at its national museum documenting the service’s 250th anniversary. It’s called “250 Years of Dedication, Determination and Courage,” and it celebrates the Marines’ most famous moments. But it also features the trauma, terror and sacrifice of war. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the political fallout of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's total control over Washington and the state of American democracy on this Independence Day. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When we think of penguins, we tend to think cute and energetic. But as they age, they also experience aches and pains, just like humans do. That's why the New England Aquarium in Boston has created a first-of-its-kind oasis for penguin elders. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Millions are going bananas over a fast-paced and entertaining take on baseball. Deema Zein took in a game between the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters to see what "banana ball" is all about. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill" overcame thin Republican majorities and weeks of tense negotiations, just meeting the president's self-imposed Independence Day deadline. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins takes us through the policy and politics of the GOP's signature bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more on how Republicans, even those who were staunchly opposed to the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill," have since come around, William Brangham spoke with Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist and publisher of The Bulwark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Among the big winners with President Trump's bill are corporations and small businesses. The bill would make permanent the tax breaks from his first term, expand provisions on expenses and itemizations and allow companies to deduct the cost of new manufacturing plants. For a business perspective, William Brangham spoke with Jay Timmons of the National Association of Manufacturers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, the Supreme Court will hear two cases next term on whether states may exclude transgender athletes from women's and girls' sports, Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he endured "severe beatings" and torture while being held at a notorious prison in El Salvador and the Chicago suburb where Pope Leo grew up will buy his childhood home and turn it into a historical site. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced it had suspended some weapons deliveries to Ukraine. The Defense Department says the U.S. needs the weapons to be ready for its own contingencies. Nick Schifrin discussed the move with Kimberly Kagan of the Institute for the Study of War and Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Millions of children and working families will soon feel the impact of a funding freeze that will put a halt to key school programs. With very little explanation, the Education Department abruptly blocked the release of nearly $7 billion set to be distributed on July 1. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Jodi Grant of the Afterschool Alliance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The city of Chicago saw a historic drop in homicides in the first half of the year, a trend that has largely been mirrored nationwide. For a deeper look at the state of violent crime in the U.S., William Brangham spoke with Jeff Asher. His Real-Time Crime Index compiles data from hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationwide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Virgil Abloh was a boundary-breaking designer who made streetwear luxurious and luxury feel accessible. Abloh was the first Black artistic director at Louis Vuitton and the visionary behind Off-White. Beyond the runways, he built bridges between worlds that rarely touched. Geoff Bennett sat down with Robin Givhan, who traces the deeper meaning behind Abloh’s work in the new book, "Make It Ours." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It was a dramatic day in the House, where President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill is currently in limbo. Conservatives and others with concerns are not yet on board and the House has frozen proceedings as GOP leaders try to get enough votes to move forward. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Even with a handful of holdouts raising objections over cuts to Medicaid or the ballooning deficits, the vast majority of House Republicans have lined up to support President Trump's bill. They say it represents big wins for his agenda by extending tax cuts and adding work requirements for Medicaid. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska supports the bill and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss why. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders