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The U.S. Senate has approved a substantial $70 billion immigration enforcement package, delivering a significant political victory to President Donald Trump following weeks of legislative contention, with only one Republican senator opposing the measure.

A high school graduation ceremony in California's Bay Area was tragically marred by a shooting that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and injuries to three others, including an 11-year-old. The incident, which occurred after the Sem Yeto High School ceremony at Fairfield High, has prompted an intensive police investigation and led to heightened security measures for all upcoming district graduation events, reflecting broader concerns over public safety.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has launched YouthWorks, a new workforce development program that provides more than 200 paid internships and volunteer opportunities for young people ages 16 to 24 this summer.

Four University of Washington students founded Lumiére, a candle company built around memories, culture and identity, to create a connection between customers and their own heritage and experiences through hand-poured candles.

The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized Alabama to utilize a congressional map poised to benefit Republicans in this year's midterm elections, a move that could reduce the number of House districts represented by Black Democrats. The decision, delivered in an unsigned order despite Alabama having already conducted its congressional primaries, prompted strong dissent from the court's three liberal justices.

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Miami International Airport after a passenger engaged in disruptive behavior, including attempts to open an emergency exit door and enter the cockpit, culminating in the assault of an off-duty flight attendant.

The U.S. Supreme Court is navigating an extraordinary confrontation with Donald Trump as it prepares to issue over two dozen opinions by month's end. These decisions, in which the Trump administration was actively involved in nearly all, are expected to significantly shape the initial two years of his presidency. Trump has publicly signaled his intent to criticize the court should rulings not align with his administration's objectives.

The White House Correspondents' Association announced that a second dinner will be held on July 24 with enhanced security measures after the April event was halted by a shooting incident, and President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to speak at the dinner.

A 15-hour standoff involving hostages and a bomb threat at a Bakersfield, California, bank building ended Wednesday morning with the suspect dead and all hostages unharmed.

The Seattle Department of Transportation is restoring 11 of the Central District's iconic Pan-African flag crosswalks, which were created by community members to celebrate Black heritage, identity and resilience in Seattle's historically Black neighborhood.